Appearance of a typical requiem shark. Stocky. Broadly rounded snout, with small eyes. First doral fin over the last third of the pectoral fins, with a free rear tip that is well in front of the pelvic fins. Second dorsal fin is much smaller than the first one but still relatively large. Anal fin is slightly smaller than the second dorsal fin. Pectoral fins broad and falcate. Longitudinal upper precaudal pit. No interdorsal ridge.
Coloration
Grey to brownish, no color pattern.
Distribution
Indo-Western Pacific: Hooghly River, Ganges River system, West Bengal, India. Possibly in the vicinity of Karachi and Pakistan too.
Biology
A little-known species, lives in freshwater, inshore marine and estuarine systems.
Diet
Unknown.
Size
Maximum size probably up to 200 cm.
Reproduction
Probably viviparous. Size at birth about 55 cm to 60 cm.