VUVulnerable
Brazilian Sharpnose Shark
Rhizoprionodon lalandii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_sharpnose_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 recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brazilian Sharpnose Shark classified as Vulnerable?
Brazilian Sharpnose 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 Brazilian Sharpnose Shark live?
Brazilian Sharpnose Shark occurs in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama (plus 6 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 Brazilian Sharpnose Shark?
The main threats to Brazilian Sharpnose Shark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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