Sandtiger Shark
Odontaspis ferox
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Odontaspis ferox
Other names
Bumpytail Raggedtooth, Herbsts Nurse Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark
Size
Up to 4.5 m (14.7 ft)
Weight
Over 289 kg (637 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to deep ocean waters amongst the bottom near reefs & rocky areas
Depth Range
10 - 1,000 m (32 - 3,280 ft)
