National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
hooktooth shark
Regions
BangladeshMyanmarIndonesia
Population
The population of Chaenogaleus macrostoma is estimated to be in the range of thousands to tens of thousands.
Habitat
Coastal waters with sandy or rocky bottoms, ranging from shallow to moderate depths.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
15, and 15
Regions
Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Iraq, India, China, Kuwait, Malaysia, Thailand, Qatar, Bahrain, Viet Nam, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Pakistan, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Madagascar
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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