Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
Tiny tooth-like scales give this shark a silky glide.
Silky sharks are slender warm-water hunters named for unusually smooth-feeling skin. They travel the open ocean around tuna schools, seamounts, and islands.
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- Home
- They inhabit tropical oceans, from offshore surface water to deeper continental slopes.
- Favorite foods
- They hunt tuna, mackerel, sardines, squid, octopuses, and crustaceans.
- Size check
- Usually 6-8 ft; up to about 11 ft (3.3 m)—small-car length
Tell-your-friends facts
Four wonderfully wild things
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The first dorsal fin begins behind the rear tip of the pectoral fins.
- 2
A very long free tip trails from the small second dorsal fin.
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Young silky sharks often gather near reefs before shifting farther offshore.
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They may follow schools of tuna while searching for the same prey.
Ocean superpower
Built to be amazing
Densely packed, tiny skin denticles reduce roughness and inspire the silky name.
Junior scientist tip
What should I look for?
Notice smooth bronze-gray skin, a low first dorsal fin, and long pointed side fins.
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