SHARK, WHALER

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SHARK, WHALER

Scientific Name: 
Carcharinus spp.
Fish Group: 
Shark
Salt/Fresh: 
Salt
Also Known As: 
Whaler Shark; Requiem Sharks; Requins; Cazones; Picudos; Tiburones; Tintorereas; Bronze Whaler; Black Whaler; River Shark; Silvertip Shark; Grey Reef Shark; School Shark; Graceful Shark; Blacktip Whaler; Bull Shark; Estuary Whaler; Northern Whaler Shark; Inky-Tail Whaler; Black-Tip Reef Shark; SHARK, WHALER
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Countries: 
Australia
Description: 

Whaler Sharks are a large group of similar sharks many which are sought after by anglers. My Fishing Place will in the future do a full breakdown of the Whaler Shark Species.

How To Identify: 

As a group Whalers are small to large sharks with cylindrical bodies, round eyes, ventrally placed mouths extending past the eyes. They have small to large blade like teeth in both jaws. They have two dorsal fins and an anal fin. Various species can grow as large as 4 meters and over 400 kgs. My Fishing Place will in the future do a full breakdown of the Whaler Shark Species and identification of the various species.

How To Catch: 

Whaler Sharks are caught in a similar fashion to other sharks are will take live or dead whole fish. Oily fish are best as bait. As always sharp strong teeth demand wire and strong hooks and tackle.

Where Found: 

Different members of the Whaler family are found worldwide. In Australia, different species of Whalers are found right around Australia, as a group they are probably the most common shark found in Australia. In New Zealand Bronze Whalers are found right around the coastline of both Islands. My Fishing Place will in the future do a full breakdown of the Whaler Shark Species and where they are found.

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