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Bay-shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

Endangered

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The Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

🇨🇱 Chile 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Carcharhinus obscurus (Bay-shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Dotabuka

Spanish Arenero

French Rechin

German Blauhai

Portuguese Cação

Turkish Köpek balığı

Vietnamese Cá Mập sẫm

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Ambon sharpnose puffer

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Vulnerable

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Carcharhinus tilstoni

Least Concern

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Australian blacktip shark

Carcharhinus limbatus

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Vulnerable

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Carcharhinus acronotus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bay-shark?

The scientific name of Bay-shark is Carcharhinus obscurus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.

What is the conservation status of Bay-shark?

Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bay-shark live?

Bay-shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Bay-shark belong to?

Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is Bay-shark endangered?

Yes, Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bay-shark belong to?

Bay-shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bay-shark?

The closest relatives of Bay-shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Ambon sharpnose puffer, Australian blacktip shark, Australian blacktip shark, bignose shark, Black fin reef shark.