Goblin shark

Mitsukurina owstoni Jordan, 1898

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Goblin shark is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameMitsukurina owstoni
Common nameGoblin shark
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderLamniformes
FamilyMitsukurinidae
GenusMitsukurina
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