ganges shark (glyphis gangeticus) in Ganges sharks inhabit freshwater rivers with moderate to fast-flowing currents, often found near sandy or rocky bottoms.
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glyphis gangeticusESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    ganges shark

  • Regions

    BangladeshMyanmarIndonesia

  • Population

    Less than 250 individuals estimated in the wild.

  • Habitat

    Ganges sharks inhabit freshwater rivers with moderate to fast-flowing currents, often found near sandy or rocky bottoms.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    110, and 20

Regions

Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Pakistan

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