VUVulnerable
Sickelfin Weasel Shark
Hemigaleus microstoma
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicklefin_weasel_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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in HEMIGALEIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sickelfin Weasel Shark classified as Vulnerable?
Sickelfin Weasel 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 Sickelfin Weasel Shark live?
Sickelfin Weasel Shark occurs in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, and Seychelles (plus 4 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 Sickelfin Weasel Shark?
The main threats to Sickelfin Weasel Shark are 2.4, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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