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File #018 //
Ganges Shark
(Glyphis Gangeticus)
Core Data
Designation: Requiem Shark
Habitat: Very rare. Found in the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River of India and Bangladesh.
Diet: Primarily feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and stingrays.
Size: Estimated length of 178 to 204cm (70 to 80in) at maturity.
Lifecycle: Estimated 20 to 28 years.
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