Spottail Shark
Carcharhinus sorrah
Carcharhinidae family · Pelagic
UAE Fishing Regulations
Shark Catch Restrictions — MOCCAE
Scope: Fishing and trade/sales banned — including imported stock
Authority: MOCCAE · Federal Law No. 23 of 1999; CITES Resolution Conf. 12.6
A medium-sized coastal shark common in UAE waters, identified by the distinctive black blotch on the lower caudal lobe. Frequently caught in UAE artisanal fisheries as bycatch. An important component of coastal marine ecosystems as a mid-level predator.
Species Stats
Max Length
160 cm
Max Weight
30 kg
Depth Range
0–73 m
Diet
Fish, cephalopods, crustaceans
Habitat
Coastal and inshore reef waters
Local Name (Arabic)
قرش ذيل منقط
Fun Facts
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The black caudal spot is the definitive identification feature.
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One of the most common sharks in UAE artisanal fishery bycatch.
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Gives birth to live young in shallow coastal UAE waters.