Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Superorder Selachimorpha Family Carcharhinidae Higher classification Lamiopsis | |
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Similar Grey sharpnose shark, Lamiopsis, Whitenose shark, Sliteye shark, Hardnose shark | ||
The broadfin shark (Lamiopsis temminckii) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae. It is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific oceans, between latitudes 24° N and 4° S, from the surface to a depth of 50 m. It can reach a length of about 1.7 m. It is viviparous, and is not known to be dangerous to people.
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