ENEndangered
Straight-tooth Weasel Shark
Paragaleus tengi
Declining
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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
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Other threatened species in HEMIGALEIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Straight-tooth Weasel Shark classified as Endangered?
Straight-tooth Weasel 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 Straight-tooth Weasel Shark live?
Straight-tooth Weasel Shark occurs in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Philippines (plus 3 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 Straight-tooth Weasel Shark?
The main threats to Straight-tooth Weasel Shark are 2.4, 5.3, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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