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Pacific Sharpnose Shark
Carcharhiniformes

Pacific Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon longurio

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Max Length

1.1m

Litter Size

3-5 pups

Overview

Un petit requin taupin élancé endémique de la côte est du Pacifique des Amériques. Commun dans les eaux côtières peu profondes. Non dangereux pour l'homme.

Habitat

Plateaux continentaux et insulaires littoraux, côtiers et hauturiers.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific Ocean

Océan Indien tropical et Pacifique ouest tropical.

Biology

Reproduction
Vivipare, placenta vitellin, avec 3-5 petits par portée

Appearance

Pacific Sharpnose Shark illustration
Dorsal
Grey or brownish-grey to bronzy above, pale below.

Dentition

Upper jaw
Narrow-cusped small teeth in both jaws.
Sources:sharksorg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pacific sharpnose shark dangerous to humans?
The pacific sharpnose shark is not considered dangerous to humans under normal conditions. There are few or no recorded incidents involving this species.
Where does this species data come from?
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.
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