Silky Shark

Silky sharks are smooth, sleek oceanic predators with densely packed dermal denticles that give their skin a distinct sheen. They live in open ocean, but are often found around seamounts, where they can be seen schooling in their hundreds.

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Local Names: Blackspot Shark, Gray Whaler Shark, Olive Shark, Ridgeback Shark, Sickle Shark, Sickle-shaped Shark, Sickle Silk Shark

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Silky sharks are mostly found in the coastal and oceanic waters of tropical oceans, mainly at temperatures above 23°C. This species has been found at depths of up to 500 metres, and records show that they have been seen in waters as shallow as 18 meters.