The species is large, slender body, broad and narrow bladed head; Nostrils with strong prenarial grooves; Teeth triangular and deeply notched posteriorly, with smooth and finely serrated edges; First dorsal fin moderately high and seconds dorsal and pectoral fins low; The body colour is light grey or greyish brown above shades to white below; Pectoral fin tips dusky and a dark blotch on lower caudal fin lobe