Family: |
Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) |
Max. size: |
165 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from southern Arabia, Gulf of Aden (probably at Qishn in Yemen). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known only from the holotype (immature male). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 February 2017 (A2cd+3cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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