Congratulations on naming a Sandbar Shark!

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Adult sandbar sharks can grow around 5-7 ft (1.5- 2.1m)
Checkout their size compared to a 6ft diver!


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They are distinguished by large fins, a feature shared by pelagic (open-ocean) sharks

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Sandbar sharks are found in sandy coastal environments, or in open ocean

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They have seasonal migrations, swimming anywhere from the Chesapeake Bay to Miami (almost 800 miles!) in one season. They are sometimes found even as far north as New Jersey

Want to know more about sandbar sharks? Check out the following scientific publications:

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