VUVulnerable
Sphyrna zygaena
DecliningDDEUDDEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in SPHYRNIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sphyrna zygaena classified as Vulnerable?
Sphyrna zygaena 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 Sphyrna zygaena live?
Sphyrna zygaena occurs in Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, and Belgium (plus 77 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 Sphyrna zygaena?
The main threats to Sphyrna zygaena are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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