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The Pondicherry shark (Carcharhinus hemiodon) is an extremely rare species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae. A small and stocky gray shark, it grows not much longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) and has a fairly long, pointed snout. This species can be identified by the shape of its upper teeth, which are … See more
The first scientific description of the Pondicherry shark was authored by German biologists Johannes Müller and Jakob Henle in their 1839 Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. Their account was based … See more
The Pondicherry shark appears to have been broadly distributed in the Indo-Pacific. It may have once been common, as it was reportedly a regular … See more
Harmless to humans, the Pondicherry shark was caught and used for meat. Fewer than 20 specimens have been deposited in museum collections, most of which were collected … See more
The evolutionary relationships of the Pondicherry shark are uncertain. In a 1988 study based on morphological data, Compagno tentatively grouped it with the smalltail shark (C. … See more
The Pondicherry shark has a robust build and a moderately long, pointed snout. The large and circular eyes are equipped with nictitating membranes. … See more
The diet of the Pondicherry shark is thought to consist of small bony fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans. A parasite documented from … See more
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WEBOct 27, 2020 · Pondicherry Shark. Scientific Name: CARCHARHINUS HEMIODON Last Seen: 1979 IN INDIA Year Found: TBD Years Lost: 44 Red List Status: Critically Endangered. The Pondicherry Shark is a small …
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