Carcharhiniformes

Pacific Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon longurio

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Max Length

1.1m

Litter Size

3-5 pups

Overview

A small, slender requiem shark endemic to the eastern Pacific coast of the Americas. Common in shallow nearshore waters. Not dangerous to humans.

Habitat

Littoral, continental and insular shelves, both inshore and offshore.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific Ocean

Tropical Indo-west Pacific Ocean.

Biology

Reproduction: Viviparous, yolk-sac placenta, with 3-5 pups per litter

Appearance

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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Carcharhiniformes

Pacific Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon longurio

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Max Length

1.1m

Litter Size

3-5 pups

Overview

A small, slender requiem shark endemic to the eastern Pacific coast of the Americas. Common in shallow nearshore waters. Not dangerous to humans.

Habitat

Littoral, continental and insular shelves, both inshore and offshore.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific Ocean

Tropical Indo-west Pacific Ocean.

Biology

Reproduction: Viviparous, yolk-sac placenta, with 3-5 pups per litter

Appearance

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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