ENEndangered
Bonnethead Shark
Sphyrna tiburo
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnethead
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in SPHYRNIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bonnethead Shark classified as Endangered?
Bonnethead Shark is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bonnethead Shark live?
Bonnethead Shark occurs in Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Cuba (plus 18 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 Bonnethead Shark?
The main threats to Bonnethead 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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