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Tope

Galeorhinus galeus

About

A slender, migratory shark that visits UK inshore waters in summer. The tope gives birth to live young and is popular with shore and boat anglers. Females form separate shoals and travel to shallow nursery areas to pup.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fish
Latin name
Galeorhinus galeus
IUCN Status
VU — Vulnerable
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Conservation Status: VU

Vulnerable — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.