The dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, occurring in tropical and warm-temperate continental seas worldwide.

Dusky sharks are a requiem shark known for their slow growth rate, taking around 20 years to reach adulthood. They are also known for their seasonal migrations, for which they form …

Oct 27, 2025 · A species of shark never before documented killing humans has now done so, devouring a swimmer in a chilling first. On 21 April 2025, a 40-year-old tourist was snorkeling …

The shark is found on continental and insular shelves and oceanic water adjacent to them. It ranges from the surf zone to far out to sea, and from the surface down to 1312 ft [400 m].

Dusky sharks are, as the name suggests, part of the sexiest family of sharks, known for maintaining an athletic figure that balances power and grace to kill with great efficiency and …

Jul 8, 2025 · Discover the Dusky Shark (*Carcharhinus obscurus*), a vulnerable apex predator essential for marine ecosystem balance.

One of the largest species of coastal sharks, the Dusky Shark’s population numbers are dwindling quickly. Tagging efforts by Smithsonian scientists aim to understand the basic biology of this …

Dusky sharks are wide-ranging coastal and pelagic species that prefer temperate to tropical waters. They are large-bodied, typically grey with dusky margins on the fins. They are an …

Dusky sharks are big ocean predators that can reach up to 400 lbs. They are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world and make long seasonal migrations all the way from the …

Dusky sharks, also known as bronze or black whalers, are long-distance swimmers known for seasonal, temperature-driven migrations that males and females undertake in separate groups.