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Hoko saki (Hardnose shark)

Carcharhinus macloti

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hoko saki
Chinese 大沙
Spanish Tiburón trompudo
French Requin à nez rude
Arabic قرش ذو الأنف الصلب
Vietnamese Cá Nhám mõm dài
Thai Chalarm Thao

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Dotabuka
Carcharhinus obscurus
Endangered
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Garapagosu zame
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Least Concern
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Hanagurozame
Carcharhinus acronotus
Endangered
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Hanazame
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Hourai zame
Carcharhinus sorrah
Near Threatened
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Kamasutogari zame
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Mejiro zame
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Oguro-Mejirozame
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoko saki?
The scientific name of Hoko saki is Carcharhinus macloti. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Hoko saki?
Hoko saki (Carcharhinus macloti) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hoko saki live?
Hoko saki is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Hoko saki belong to?
Hoko saki (Carcharhinus macloti) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Hoko saki belong to?
Hoko saki (Carcharhinus macloti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Hoko saki?
The closest relatives of Hoko saki in the genus Carcharhinus include Dotabuka, Garapagosu zame, Hanagurozame, Hanazame, Hourai zame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Dotabuka
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Garapagosu zame
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Hanagurozame
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Hanazame
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU
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Hoko saki
Carcharhinus macloti
NT
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Hourai zame
Carcharhinus sorrah
NT 🐾
Kamasutogari zame
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Mejiro zame
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Oguro-Mejirozame
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Oomejiro zame
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Sumitsuki zame
Carcharhinus dussumieri
EN 🐾
Tsuma guro
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Tsumajiro
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Yogore
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
クロトガリザメ
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
クロヘリメジロザメ
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Creek whaler
Carcharhinus fitzroyensis
LC 🐾
Australian blacktip shark
Carcharhinus tilstoni
LC
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