Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)
Fast and fluid, the spinner shark lives up to its name — leaping and twisting through the water in bursts of pure motion. Beneath the surface, it moves with the same energy, sleek and silver against the open blue, built for both speed and spectacle.
Scientific Snapshot
Scientific Name: Carcharhinus brevipinna
Common Names: Spinner shark
Average Size: Typically 2 to 2.5 meters (6.5–8 feet)
Habitat: Coastal and offshore waters, often near the surface in tropical and subtropical seas
Diet: Small schooling fish, squid, and crustaceans
Conservation Status: Near Threatened (IUCN Red List)
Range: Worldwide in warm waters, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Indo-Pacific
From the Field
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