–It can be distinguished from other large requiem sharks by its relatively small first dorsal fin with a curving rear margin, its tiny second dorsal fin with a long free rear tip, and its long, sickle-shaped pectoral fins. –The silky shark is a deep, metallic bronze-gray above and whit...
Requiem sharks are large, migratory sharks in the family Carcharhinidae. Requieum shark species include: Oceanic whitetip shark: As their name suggests, oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) have frosted tips: their bodies are dark gray, but the tips of their fins are white. Bull...