WHAT SHARK IS IT

WHAT SHARK IS IT

jaws of shark in my previous posting to ID it.

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What shark is it?

Thu, 2011-03-31 08:25

What shark is it? I previously posted a picture but I hope this pic will confirm it

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Sandbar-Thickskin

Thu, 2011-03-31 08:26

 

Teeth look very much like from the above mentioned.

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i originally thought Bull

Thu, 2011-03-31 09:28

i originally thought Bull Shark, But now I am convinced it is a thick skin Shark, Thanks to every one for their help.

 

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Tell

Thu, 2011-03-31 12:41

Some of the best ways to pick a sand bar whaler is by the skin, a lot thicker and rougher than most of whaler species, bigger pectorals and dorsal fin compared to same sized bronzies and dusky whalers. Their teeth are not quite as pointy as bronzies either

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More importantly, did it

Thu, 2011-03-31 12:46

More importantly, did it taste as good as a Bronzie ??

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Had some last night andf I

Thu, 2011-03-31 13:14

Had some last night andf I was well happy with the taste and texture.

equally as good I thought.

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how big are those jaws

Thu, 2011-03-31 15:40

how big are those jaws because it looks huge quite deceiving picture is it ??

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The whole jaw is about 180mm

Fri, 2011-04-01 07:27

The whole jaw is about 180mm

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