The sandbar shark has a hydrodynamic body, grey on the back and white on the belly. The first dorsal fin is notably larger than the second. It makes large annual migrations in organized groups of different sizes and sexes. This is a pelagic shark that can live both close to the coast and far from it. Although they like life close to the bed, they come very close to the coast and even enter ports and bays, but they avoid estuaries. They can eat at day and night, although they are more active at night. This is a carnivorous animal that feeds on fish, sharks, octopus and crustacean.

Its reproduction is viviparous. They give birth to up to 14 fetuses and the period of gestation is from 9 to 12 months. Births are every 2 years.

They have between 14 and 15 rows of broad dentate teeth, suitable for cutting prey. Although their size and their teeth, they are not aggressive and no attack has been reported.

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