Carcharhinus plumbeus
Sand Shark, Brown Shark
The Sandbar Shark ranges in color from gray to brown above and whitish below. It has a broadly rounded and short snout and the upper and lower teeth are finely serrated. Distinctive features are the wide, triangular dorsal and pectoral fins - with the dorsal situated almost directly above the pectoral.
Dusky Shark, Bull Shark
Sandbars feed chiefly near the bottom on fish and shellfish.
Sandbar sharks are found on all Florida coasts, less common in the Bahamas. They are rare in most of the Caribbean.
Sandbar Sharks are mostly found inshore and around beaches. They can also be found in channels and other deeper areas ranging from 60 to 200 feet.
Sandbar Sharks average 50 to100 pounds, are common to 6 feet in length and can exceed 250 pounds.
529 pounds, 1 ounce (IGFA)