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Hohojirozame (Anchovy-Eater)

Carcharodon carcharias

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

70 years

Length

5.0 m

Weight

1.1 t

Population

3.5K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

地球上で最大の捕食性魚類であるホホジロザメは、全世界の主要な大洋の冷涼な沿岸・外洋域に生息し、体長6メートル、体重2,000キログラムに達することがあります。海洋哺乳類、大型魚類、海鳥を主な獲物として下方からの待ち伏せ攻撃を行う最上位捕食者です。その恐ろしい評判にもかかわらず、人間への非挑発的な攻撃は極めてまれです。フカヒレ採取、混獲、目的的漁獲によって個体数が減少しており、多くの地域で法的保護を受けているにもかかわらず危急（VU）に分類されています。

Fun Facts

✨ They have about 300 serrated teeth.
✨ Great whites can breach completely out of the water.
✨ They have no bones, only cartilage.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Hohojirozame is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

3.5K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱)

Order

Lamniformes (ネズミザメ目)

Family

Lamnidae (Mackerel Sharks)

Genus

Carcharodon (Great White Sharks)

Species

Carcharodon carcharias (Hohojirozame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 백상아리

Japanese Hohojirozame

Spanish Africano

French Grand requin blanc

German Menschenhai

Portuguese Alequim

Russian Geldevaja akula

Arabic Kalb

Turkish Büyük beyaz

Vietnamese Cá Mập trắng

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hohojirozame?

The scientific name of Hohojirozame is Carcharodon carcharias. It belongs to the genus Carcharodon.

What is the conservation status of Hohojirozame?

Hohojirozame (Carcharodon carcharias) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Hohojirozame live?

Hohojirozame is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan.

What family does Hohojirozame belong to?

Hohojirozame (Carcharodon carcharias) belongs to the genus Carcharodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamnidae.

What does Hohojirozame eat?

Hohojirozame is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Hohojirozame live?

Hohojirozame has an average lifespan of approximately 70 years in the wild.

How many Hohojirozame are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Hohojirozame (Carcharodon carcharias) is approximately 3,500 individuals.

Is Hohojirozame endangered?

Yes, Hohojirozame (Carcharodon carcharias) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.