Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Regions
New England/Mid-AtlanticSoutheast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Thickskin sharkBrown shark
Species Profile
Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.
FWC
Habitat
True to its name, it prefers coastal and offshore sandy areas of the Florida Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Exclusively a marine species, but known to venture near mouths of rivers and estuarine systems. Essentially a bottom-dwelling species found at depths up to 200 feet, but seasonally migrates into deeper water during summer months and returning to warmer waters during the winter.
Additional information
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Seafood Profile
Powered by NOAA FishWatch data. Availability and detail varies by species.
NOAA FishWatch
Population
The stock is overfished, but the fishing rate established under a rebuilding plan promotes population growth.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Sweet, meaty taste.
Texture
Thick, large flakes and moist flesh.
Color
Raw meat is white to tan with a pink blood line.
Health benefits
Shark is a low-fat source of protein and is high in selenium and vitamins B6 and B12.
Sources
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries