Nervous Shark, Carcharhinus cautus (Whitley 1945)


Other Names: Sharks Bay Whaler Shark

A Nervous Shark, Carcharhinus cautus. Source: CSIRO National Fish Collection. License: CC BY Attribution

Summary:
A small coastal shark often found amongst mangroves.

Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Carcharhinus cautus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 30 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/2885

Nervous Shark, Carcharhinus cautus (Whitley 1945)

References


Escalle, L., Speed, C. W., Meekan, M. G., White, W. T., Babcock, R. C., Pillans, R. D. and Huveneers, C. 2015. Restricted movements and mangrove dependency of the nervous shark Carcharhinus cautus in nearshore coastal waters. Journal of Fish Biology. doi: 10.1111/jfb.12724 Abstract

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CAAB Code:37018034

Max Size:150 cm TL

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