Biological observations on the broadfin shark Lamiopsis temminckii (Carcharhiniformes: Carcharhinidae).

Biological information was collected from 214 individuals of the broadfin shark Lamiopsis temminckii measuring 418 to 1782 mm total length, LT . Size at maturity (L50 ) for females and males was estimated at 1430 and 1368 mm LT , respectively, while mature and gravid females were observed from 1350 mm LT with litter sizes 2-8 and size at birth 418-650 mm LT . Analysis of stomach contents revealed a variety of prey, primarily crustaceans (54·0%), teleosts (42·7%) and cephalopods.