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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
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Sharks & rays

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae (Richardson, 1836)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishAtlantic Sharpnose Shark
DutchAtlantische scherpsnuithaai
SpanishCazón de playa
Chinese大西洋斜锯牙鲨
Scientific nameRhizoprionodon terraenovae (Richardson, 1836)

About this species

The Atlantic sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae) is a species of requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae. It is found in the subtropical waters of the north-western Atlantic Ocean, between latitudes 43°N and 18°N.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderCarcharhiniformes
FamilyCarcharhinidae
GenusRhizoprionodon

In Suriname

1Records in Suriname
1968First record

Where it has been recorded

  • Brokopondo1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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