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Hardnose shark

Carcharhinus macloti

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family
Carcharhinidae
Genus
Carcharhinus
Species
Carcharhinus macloti (Hardnose shark)

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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Azeiteiro
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Critically Endangered
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Barriga-de-água
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Endangered
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Cabeça chata
Carcharhinus leucas
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Least Concern
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Cação
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Cação
Carcharhinus falciformis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hardnose shark?
The scientific name of Hardnose shark is Carcharhinus macloti. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Hardnose shark?
Hardnose shark (Carcharhinus macloti) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hardnose shark live?
Hardnose shark 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 Hardnose shark belong to?
Hardnose shark (Carcharhinus macloti) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
What kingdom does Hardnose shark belong to?
Hardnose shark (Carcharhinus macloti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Hardnose shark?
The closest relatives of Hardnose shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Azeiteiro, Barriga-de-água, Cabeça chata, Cação, Cação.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Azeiteiro
Carcharhinus porosus
CR 🐾
Barriga-de-água
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Cabeça chata
Carcharhinus leucas
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus falciformis
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Cação
Carcharhinus galapagensis
LC 🐾
Cação-coralino
Carcharhinus perezii
EN 🐾
Cação-dente-liso
Carcharhinus isodon
NT 🐾
Cação-noturno
Carcharhinus signatus
EN 🐾
Fungu
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Galha-branca
Carcharhinus longimanus
NE 🐾
Marracho baboso
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Marracho baleta
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Marracho de pontas
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
VU 🐾
Marracho enlutado
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Marracho marcado
Carcharhinus sealei
VU
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