Species
Spot-tail Shark
Carcharhinus sorrah
Also known as School Shark · Sorrah Shark · Spot-Tail Whaler · West Australian Whaler Shark
Tier 5extra heavy tackle
0 waypoints64–112 cm (max 160 cm) typical
Overview: about spot-tail shark
Medium-sized shark with a strong fight, found in inshore reefs and estuaries across northern Australia. Target with baitfish, squid or crustaceans on the bottom or mid-water in 10-70m, using heavy tackle and wire leader. Not considered good eating, handle with care due to sharp teeth.
Biology: Spot-tail Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 64–112 cm (max 160 cm)
- Diet
- bony fish bonito and sea bass, cephalopods, and crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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