Several Silky Sharks Carcharhinus falciformis. Photo: Daniel Versteeg / WWF
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Identifying the
pectoral fin
- Long, nearly straight trailing edge
- Narrowly rounded apex.
- The dorsal surface is grey to greyish-brown.
- The ventral surface is white with visible dusky coloration at the apex.
STATUS AND RANGE
The Silky Shark Carcharhinus falciformis is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ and in CITES Appendix II.
Information has been adapted from Abercrombie and Hernandez (2017). Identifying shark fins: implementing and enforcing CITES. Abercrombie & Fish.
