SICKLEFIN WEASEL SHARK
Hemigaleus microstoma
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A small, relatively common inshore and offshore shark of tropical continental seas (Ref. 13567). Feeds mainly on cephalopods, particularly octopi (Ref. 13567) but also takes crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref. 244). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Taken regularly in inshore artisanal fisheries and utilized for human consumption (Ref. 244). Offal used for fishmeal (Ref. 244).
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