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Night Shark

Carcharhinus signatus

Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cazón de arrecife
French Requiem de nuit
German Nachthai
Portuguese Cação-noturno

Similar Species in Carcharhinus

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Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
Vulnerable
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Australian blacktip shark
Carcharhinus tilstoni
Least Concern
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Australian blacktip shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Vulnerable
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Bay-shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
Endangered
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bignose shark
Carcharhinus altimus
Near Threatened
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Black fin reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Vulnerable
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Blacknose shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
Endangered
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Black-spot shark
Carcharhinus sealei
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Night Shark?
The scientific name of Night Shark is Carcharhinus signatus. It belongs to the genus Carcharhinus.
What is the conservation status of Night Shark?
Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Night Shark live?
Night Shark is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Night Shark belong to?
Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) belongs to the genus Carcharhinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Carcharhinidae.
Is Night Shark endangered?
Yes, Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Night Shark belong to?
Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Night Shark?
The closest relatives of Night Shark in the genus Carcharhinus include Ambon sharpnose puffer, Australian blacktip shark, Australian blacktip shark, Bay-shark, bignose shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Carcharhinus — 20 Species

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Ambon sharpnose puffer
Carcharhinus amboinensis
VU 🐾
Australian blacktip shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
VU 🐾
Australian blacktip shark
Carcharhinus tilstoni
LC 🐾
Bay-shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
EN 🐾
bignose shark
Carcharhinus altimus
NT 🐾
Black fin reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
VU 🐾
Blacknose shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
EN 🐾
Black-spot shark
Carcharhinus sealei
VU 🐾
Blackspot shark
Carcharhinus coatesi
LC 🐾
Blackspot shark
Carcharhinus dussumieri
EN 🐾
Blackspot shark
Carcharhinus humani
DD 🐾
Black-tip reef shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EN 🐾
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus cautus
LC 🐾
Black-tip shark
Carcharhinus sorrah
NT 🐾
Blacktip shark
Carcharhinus brevipinna
VU 🐾
Blacktip shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
VU 🐾
Borneo shark
Carcharhinus borneensis
CR 🐾
bronze whaler
Carcharhinus brachyurus
VU 🐾
Brown shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
EN 🐾
Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
VU
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