Carcharhinus falciformis

This silky shark was is being directed into the shark cradle, where it can be safely worked on by scientists. This shark was caught, tagged, and released alive during the SWFSC's 2004 shark survey at Clipperton Island.

Key words: silky shark, Carcharhinus falciformis, Clipperton Island
Date: September 2004
Photo credit: Suzanne Yin
Contact: SWFSC Large Pelagics Program