ENEndangered
Broadfin Shark
Lamiopsis temminckii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Broadfin Shark classified as Endangered?
Broadfin 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 Broadfin Shark live?
Broadfin Shark occurs in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Broadfin Shark?
The main threats to Broadfin Shark are 5.3, 5.4, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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