Grey sharpnose shark
📖 Overview
A little known inshore and offshore shark found on continental and insular shelves . Found to depths of at least 36 m . Probably feeds on fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans . Viviparous . Commonly caught by inshore demersal gillnet fisheries, especially off Java. Utilized fresh and probably dried salted for human consumption . Also used for fishmeal and fins. Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Position of anal fin origin well in front of second dorsal fin origin, long labial furrows, and short pectoral fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Grey sharpnose shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, placental . With 3 to 5 young per litter . Size at birth 20-30 cm TL . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 36 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S West Pacific: Persian Gulf east to Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Grey Sharpnose Shark 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 Grey sharpnose shark is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Grey sharpnose shark has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | grey sharpnose shark |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Jarjur · قرش الصنارة الرمادي · قرش حاد الأنف الرمادي |
| 🌍CES | žralok thajský |
| 🇩🇪German | Grauer Scharfnasenhai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo dal naso a punta grigio |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ankozame · アンコウザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Grijze scherpsnuithaai |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Серая длиннорылая акула |
| 🌍THA | ปลาฉลามหนูหัวแหลมเทา |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rizoprionodon oligolinx | Springer | 1964 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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