Where Does Winghead Shark Live?

Winghead Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Winghead Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily shallow coastal waters, typically from the surface down to 40 meters (130 feet), but occasionally recorded deeper.

Environment

Inhabits continental and insular shelves, often found in turbid, inshore waters such as estuaries, bays, and mangrove areas. Prefers soft substrates like sand and mud.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: from the Persian Gulf and India eastward to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and northern Australia (Northern Territory and Queensland).

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