ENEndangered
Whitecheek Shark
Carcharhinus dussumieri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitecheek_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
Species recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Bahrain
Frequently asked questions
Why is Whitecheek Shark classified as Endangered?
Whitecheek 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 Whitecheek Shark live?
Whitecheek Shark occurs in Bahrain, China, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, and Iran (plus 14 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 Whitecheek Shark?
The main threats to Whitecheek Shark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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