Growth parameters for Carcharias taurus
 
Maximum Length 330cm TL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 3.98
L inf = 296.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 3
96984Ref. 96984
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
250.0 TL 0.233 -2.24 0.26 4.16 South Africa Seaworld, Durban No Yes
250.0 TL 0.160 -3.40 M 4.00 USA western North Atlantic No No
296.0 TL 0.110 -4.20 F 3.98 USA western North Atlantic No No
301.0 TL 0.170 -2.25 M 15.0 4.19 USA Northwestern Atlantic No No
323.0 TL 0.140 -2.56 F 15.0 4.16 USA Northwestern Atlantic No No
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