ENEndangered
Sharpfin Houndshark
Triakis acutipinna
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpfin_houndshark
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
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in TRIAKIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sharpfin Houndshark classified as Endangered?
Sharpfin Houndshark 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 Sharpfin Houndshark live?
Sharpfin Houndshark occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sharpfin Houndshark?
The main threats to Sharpfin Houndshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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