ENEndangered
Whitenose Shark
Nasolamia velox
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitenose_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 recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Whitenose Shark classified as Endangered?
Whitenose 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 Whitenose Shark live?
Whitenose Shark occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Whitenose Shark?
The main threats to Whitenose Shark are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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