Species: Chaenogaleus macrostoma
English Name: Hooktooth Shark
Chinese Name: 尖齒鯊
Family: Hemigaleidae
Description:
The body of this shark is bronzy-grey above, white below when fresh, fading to greyish or greyish brown in preservation, dorsal fins often with dusky or black tips. Can grow up to a length of 100 cm. Inhabits on the continental and insular shelves. Preys on small fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Used for human consumption.
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References:
– Compagno, L.J.V., 1984.FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 4. Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Part 2 – Carcharhiniformes. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(4/2):251-655. Rome: FAO.