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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Chondrichthyes |
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| Order | : | Carcharhiniformes |
| Family | : | Sphyrnidae |
| Genus | : | Sphyrna |
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| Scientific Name | : | Sphyrna Zygaena |
| Type | : | Fish |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size | : | 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) |
| Weight | : | 230-450kg (500-1000lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40km/h (25mph) |
| Life Span | : | 20-25 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Herd |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Grey, Brown, White |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Warm waters and continental shelves |
| Average Litter Size | : | 26 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Squid, Octopus |
| Predators | : | Tiger Shark, Great White Shark, Killer Whale |
| Special Features | : | Broad, flat head and large eyes |