Spot-tail shark, Spottail shark

Carcharhinus sorrah (Müller & Henle, 1839)

IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

Spot-tail shark, Spottail shark is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Near Threatened, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameCarcharhinus sorrah
Common nameSpot-tail shark, Spottail shark
IUCN statusNearThreatened (Near Threatened)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderCarcharhiniformes
FamilyCarcharhinidae
GenusCarcharhinus
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