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Japanese gray shark

Hemitriakis japanica

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Hemitriakis
Species
Hemitriakis japanica (Japanese gray shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Haeng-rak-sang-ǒ
Japanese Eirakubuka
Spanish Cazón japonés
French Requin-hâ dochizame
Arabic قِرش كلب ياباني

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Darksnout houndshark
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Data Deficient
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Indonesian Houndshark
Hemitriakis indroyonoi
Endangered
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Whitefin tope shark
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
Critically Endangered
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Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
Vulnerable
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Sicklefin hound shark
Hemitriakis falcata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese gray shark?
The scientific name of Japanese gray shark is Hemitriakis japanica. It belongs to the genus Hemitriakis.
What is the conservation status of Japanese gray shark?
Japanese gray shark (Hemitriakis japanica) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese gray shark live?
Japanese gray shark is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Japanese gray shark belong to?
Japanese gray shark (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the genus Hemitriakis, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Japanese gray shark endangered?
Yes, Japanese gray shark (Hemitriakis japanica) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Japanese gray shark belong to?
Japanese gray shark (Hemitriakis japanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese gray shark?
The closest relatives of Japanese gray shark in the genus Hemitriakis include Darksnout houndshark, Indonesian Houndshark, Whitefin tope shark, Ocellate Topeshark, Sicklefin hound shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hemitriakis — 6 Species

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Japanese gray shark
Hemitriakis japanica
EN
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Darksnout houndshark
Hemitriakis abdita
DD 🐾
Indonesian Houndshark
Hemitriakis indroyonoi
EN 🐾
Whitefin tope shark
Hemitriakis leucoperiptera
CR 🐾
Ocellate Topeshark
Hemitriakis complicofasciata
VU 🐾
Sicklefin hound shark
Hemitriakis falcata
LC
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