Carcharhinus falciformis
A silky shark is lined up with the front of the measuring stick so that scientists can accurately determine its length. 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: 25 September 2004
Contact: SWFSC
Large Pelagics Program