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Nervous Shark
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Common Names: Nervous Shark

Scientific Name: Carcharhinus cautus

Size: Up to 1.5m

Found : Western Pacific (southern New Guinea,  Solomon Islands), Northern Australia and Western Australia

Population Status: Data Deficient - There is no data on the populations of this species. (IUCN 2008)



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Teeth: 

Feed on Bony fishes and possibly crustaceans and cephalopods.



Reproduction:

Viviparous with yolksac placenta (gives birth to live young). Nervous sharks reach maturity between 4-6 years. Litter size between 1 and 5 pups and a gestation period of 8 to 9 months. Size at birth between 35 and 40 cm.




Interesting Facts:

Can be very timid and skittish when approached.

Populations may be threatened by commercial fisheries.



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