* Atlantic Ocean: From the eastern coast of North America to the west coast of Africa
* Pacific Ocean: From the west coast of North America to the eastern coast of Asia, including Australia and New Zealand
* Indian Ocean: From the eastern coast of Africa to the west coast of Australia
They are coastal sharks and prefer shallow water such as:
* Coastal reefs
* Estuaries
* Seagrass beds
* Mangrove swamps
However, they can also be found in deeper waters up to 1,200 meters (3,900 feet).
They are not found in polar regions.