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Tsumajiro (Oceanic whitetip shark)

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tsumajiro
Spanish Cazón
French Aileron blanc du récif
German Riff-Weißspitzenhai
Portuguese Marracho de pontas
Arabic Gursh

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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Hoko saki
Carcharhinus macloti
Near Threatened
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tsumajiro?
The scientific name of Tsumajiro is Carcharhinus albimarginatus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Tsumajiro?
Tsumajiro (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tsumajiro live?
Tsumajiro is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Tsumajiro belong to?
Tsumajiro (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Tsumajiro endangered?
Yes, Tsumajiro (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Tsumajiro belong to?
Tsumajiro (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Tsumajiro?
The closest relatives of Tsumajiro in the genus Carcharhinus include Dotabuka, Garapagosu zame, Hanagurozame, Hanazame, Hoko saki.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Dotabuka
Carcharhinus obscurus
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Garapagosu zame
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Hanagurozame
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Hanazame
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Hoko saki
Carcharhinus macloti
NT 🐾
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
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Tsumajiro
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU
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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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