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The Shark Ray or Bowmouth Guitarfish Rhina ancylostoma (Vulnerable) is a widely distributed Indo-west Pacific inshore species taken by multiple artisanal and commercial fisheries throughout its range both as a target species and as bycatch. Flesh is sold for human consumption in Asia and the fins from large animals fetch exceptionally high prices.
Photo: © Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch.