National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
bronze whaler, copper shark
Regions
MexicoFlorida, United StatesAlbania
Population
Approximately 100,000 individuals
Habitat
Coastal and offshore waters, including coral reefs and estuaries.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
1500, and 25
Regions
Mexico, Florida, United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, California, United States, China, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Malta, New Zealand, North Carolina, United States, Peru, Texas, United States, Portugal, South Africa, South Carolina, United States, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Morocco, Georgia, United States, Algeria, United States of America, United States, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Montenegro, North Korea
The Copper Shark, also known as the bronze whaler, is a large and streamlined requiem shark with a distinct bronze to olive-gray dorsal coloration fading to white on its underside. It has a long, pointed snout and narrow, hook-shaped upper teeth suited for grasping slippery prey. Copper Sharks can grow up to 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) in length. As opportunistic predators, they feed on a diverse diet including bony fish, squid, and small sharks. Known for their schooling behavior, Copper Sharks often gather in large groups, especially during feeding or migrations.
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
