VUVulnerable
Blackspot Shark
Carcharhinus sealei
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackspot_shark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blackspot Shark classified as Vulnerable?
Blackspot Shark is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blackspot Shark live?
Blackspot Shark occurs in Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Mozambique (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blackspot Shark?
The main threats to Blackspot Shark are 2.4, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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