VUVulnerable
Grey Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium griseum
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_bamboo_shark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in HEMISCYLLIIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Grey Bamboo Shark classified as Vulnerable?
Grey Bamboo 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 Grey Bamboo Shark live?
Grey Bamboo Shark occurs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, and Iraq (plus 13 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 Grey Bamboo Shark?
The main threats to Grey Bamboo Shark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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