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milk shark

Rhizoprionodon acutus

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Species

Rhizoprionodon acutus (milk shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 펜두상어

Japanese ヒラガシラ

Spanish tiburón lechoso

French Lézard

German Milchhai

Portuguese Marracho branco

Russian акула вальбема

Arabic Jarjur

Hindi Eidah

Turkish çekic başlı köpekbalığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhám miệng sâu

Indonesian Hiu pilus

Thai Chalarm Paag-laem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of milk shark?

The scientific name of milk shark is Rhizoprionodon acutus. It belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon.

What is the conservation status of milk shark?

milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does milk shark live?

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

What family does milk shark belong to?

milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the genus Rhizoprionodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.

Is milk shark endangered?

Yes, milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does milk shark belong to?

milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of milk shark?

The closest relatives of milk shark in the genus Rhizoprionodon include Atlantic sharpnose shark, Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, Australian sharpnose shark, Australian sharpnose shark, Brazilian sharpnose shark.