Not much is known about this species. Forms large schools. Feeds on small fishes and cephalopods. Average size about 5 ft., maximum up to 6.5 ft. Size at birth between 1.5 and 2 ft.
Pups show a fast growth rate.
Males mature at about 4.5 ft, females mature at about 5 ft. Long, parabolic snout, with long upper furrows. Nostrils are far apart. Origin of first dorsal fin before or slightly before the free rear ends of the pectoral fins. Origin of second dorsal fin above midbase of anal fin or just in front of its insertion.