The Japanese topeshark is a slender, medium-sized shark found in coastal waters of the northwest Pacific Ocean. It typically grows to about 59 inches and weighs around 44 pounds. With a diet consisting mainly of small fish and invertebrates, it exhibits a calm demeanor. This species prefers sandy or muddy bottoms and is often observed in shallow waters. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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