Scoliodon laticaudus, Spadenose Shark

The Spadenose Shark (Scoliodon laticaudus) is a small (to 91 cm total length) shark that occurs in the
\nnorthern Indian Ocean from the Gulf of Oman to Myanmar. It is common in coastal and estuarine waters
\nat depths of 10-75 m, but more typically less than 50 m and prefers muddy and sandy substrates and
\noften occurs near large freshwater outflows. It is highly productive with annual large litters of 6–20
\npups, early maturation at two years and a short generation length of 4.5 years. The species is caught
\nmainly by trawl and gillnet in industrial and artisanal fisheries and is retained for human consumption. It
\nis the dominant shark landed in Pakistan, northern India, and Bangladesh and fishing pressure is intenseacross most of its range.…