Silky shark

The silky shark is a sleek, fast-swimming requiem shark known for its unusually smooth skin. It roams warm tropical oceans worldwide, often patrolling the edges of continental shelves. Its long, curved pectoral fins and small, backward-swept dorsal fin make it stand out from other sharks.

• Grows up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) long.
• Prefers depths around 50 meters near continental shelves.
• Named for its skin's smooth, silky texture.