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Mangeur d'hommes

Galeocerdo cuvier

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Korean 뱀상어
Japanese イタチザメ
Spanish tiburón tigre
French Mangeur d'hommes
German Tigerhai
Portuguese Cação
Russian акула тигровая
Arabic Jarjur
Turkish kaplan kopekbaligi
Vietnamese Cá Mâp
Indonesian Cucut macan
Thai Chalarm Suea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mangeur d'hommes?
The scientific name of Mangeur d'hommes is Galeocerdo cuvier. It belongs to the genus Galeocerdo.
What is the conservation status of Mangeur d'hommes?
Mangeur d'hommes (Galeocerdo cuvier) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mangeur d'hommes live?
Mangeur d'hommes is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Mangeur d'hommes belong to?
Mangeur d'hommes (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the genus Galeocerdo, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Mangeur d'hommes belong to?
Mangeur d'hommes (Galeocerdo cuvier) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Galeocerdo — 1 Species

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Mangeur d'hommes
Galeocerdo cuvier
NT

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