Species ID
View AllSpinner Shark
( Carcharhinus brevipinna )
Description
Other names
Eastern Sand Shark, Inkytail Shark, Longnose Grey Shark, Long-nosed Grey Shark, Smoothfang Shark, Smooth-fanged Shark
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- CAUTION: Have been reported to attach humans
- Is a member of the family Carcharhinidae (requiem sharks)
- Can grow to 3m in length
- Near threatened
- Earns it’s name for it’s ability to perform spinning leaps from the water when feeding
- Often confused with Black Tip Reef Sharks (lack black tip on anal fin)
- Caught from the beach and boat
- Distinguished by black tips on it’s fins and profuse spinning when handled
- Common in Australia’s warmer waters from southern NSW to WA
- Put up a good fight
- Good eating
