WHITECHEEK SHARK
Carcharhinus dussumieri
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A common but little-known shark found on the continental and insular inshore areas (Ref. 9997). Feeds mainly on fishes but also on cephalopods, and crustaceans (Ref. 6871). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Taken in artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries and marketed for human consumption (Ref. 244). Fins also utilized (Ref. 6871).
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Engyprosopon macrolepis (Regan, 1908) |
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Apogonichthys perdix Bleeker, 1854
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