Broadfin shark
📖 Overview
A little-known shark found in coastal, inshore waters . Probably feeds on small fishes and invertebrates . Viviparous . Not known to be dangerous to people . Meat utilized fresh and dried salted for human consumption, liver for oil. Caught irregularly by inshore gillnet fisheries, particularly those operating off Borneo.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Grey or yellow-grey above, lighter below; no conspicuous markings .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broadfin shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Broadfin shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, placental , with 4 to 8 young per litter . Gestation period of ~ 8 months. Size at birth between 40 and 60 cm . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range ? - 50 m. Tropical; 26°N - 2°N, 65°E - 100°E Indian Ocean: records validated from India and Bangladesh.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Lamiopsis Temminckii is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Broadfin shark is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Broadfin shark has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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