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Family Carcharhinidae

HAWAII

Carcharhinus altimus

Koloa Landing, Kaua'i, 25 feet

BIGNOSE SHARK

Uncommon pelagic species reported from scattered locations in warm seas worldwide.  Pectoral fins with darker tips, pale midbody stripe.  Attains 10 feet.