Fishing for Japanese topeshark

Hemitriakis japanica

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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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