Pondicherry Shark
Carcharhinus hemiodon
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 10–150 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
One of the rarest sharks in the sea, this small coastal shark went unrecorded for decades and was long feared lost, its last confirmed catch dating to the 1970s. It once ranged across Indo Pacific shelves and river mouths, likely hunting small fishes, cephalopods and crustaceans, and is now listed as critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271322.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pondicherry Shark live?
- The Pondicherry Shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) is typically found at 10–150 m.
- Is the Pondicherry Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Pondicherry Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pondicherry Shark get?
- The Pondicherry Shark grows to about 2 m.