dusky shark
shark species
Also known as: Carcharhinus obscurus
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The dusky shark (Carcharias obscurus) is a species of shark found in the North Atlantic. It is described as being similar to the cub shark but darker in coloration. The dusky shark's coloration is comparable to that of the Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis), another shark species that prefers warm, clear waters near reefs or oceanic islands. While the dusky shark is often confused with the Galapagos shark, the latter has slightly larger dorsal fins.12
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