What is another word for Negaprion Brevirostris?
Pronunciation: [nɛɡˈapɹi͡ən bɹˈɛvɪɹˌɒstɹɪs] (IPA) 
Negaprion brevirostris, commonly known as the smalltooth shark, is a species of requiem shark found in shallow waters along the coasts of the western Atlantic Ocean. Other synonyms for this species include Carcharias tiburo, Squalus tiburo, and Galeus carcharias. These sharks are typically small in size, growing up to 4 feet in length and weighing around 20 pounds. They have a slender, gray-brown body and small teeth that are rarely used to attack humans. Smalltooth sharks are often caught by commercial and recreational fishermen and are considered a prized catch due to their meat and fins. However, their population has declined in recent years due to overfishing and habitat loss.
