Sliteye Shark (Loxodon macrorhinus):
- Family & Genus: Requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae; only member of genus Loxodon.
- Distinctive Feature: Slit-like eyes (better vision in low light).
- Size & Body: Small-bodied; slender; long narrow face; large eyes; ~95 cm max length.
- Teeth: Small, pointed with smooth edges.
- Fins: No/weak ridge between dorsal fins; caudal & first dorsal fins with dark edges; fin edges pale (transparent alive).
- Coloration: Gray body, white belly.
- Distribution: Indo–West Pacific; tropical waters from 34°N–30°S; coasts of Australia, India, Japan, Africa (east coast), Arabian Peninsula, etc.
- Habitat: Inshore waters; shallow clear to deeper dimly lit environments.
- Conservation Status: IUCN – Near Threatened.
👉 Recently recorded in Great Chagos Bank, Indian Ocean (world’s largest coral atoll).