Litter size: 2–13 pups
Birth: Pups are born live and measure about 3 feet (0.9 meters) long. They are immediately independent and leave their mother to fend for themselves.
Nursery: Pups stay in shallow waters near mangrove forests or estuaries until they reach maturity.
Sexual maturity: Males reach sexual maturity at around 8 years of age, while females reach sexual maturity at around 12 years of age.