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  1. sandbar shark, Carcharhinus plumbeusnoun

    most common grey shark along coasts of middle Atlantic states; sluggish and occasionally caught by fishermen

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  1. carcharhinus plumbeus

    The sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) also known as the brown shark or thickskin shark, is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae, native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indo-Pacific. It is distinguishable by its very high first dorsal fin and interdorsal ridge. It is not to be confused with the similarly named sand tiger shark, or Carcharias taurus.

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  1. carcharhinus plumbeus

    Carcharhinus plumbeus is the scientific name for the sandbar shark, one of the biggest coastal sharks in the world. It is primarily found in the Atlantic Ocean and Indo-Pacific. It's distinguishable by its heavy-set body, a triangular and large first dorsal fin, and long pectoral fins. Despite its large size and presence near shorelines, it is not considered a major threat to humans. They are also known for their high fin-to-body weight ratio, making them a popular target for commercial fisheries.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carcharhinus plumbeus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carcharhinus plumbeus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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