Top Whitecheek Shark Fishing Countries

The whitecheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri), also known as the widemouth blackspot shark, is a small to medium-sized requiem shark found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific, inhabiting coastal waters from the Persian Gulf and Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Highly valued for its meat and fins, the whitecheek shark is primarily harvested by countries with extensive coastal fisheries in these regions. The top fishing nations include India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, and Thailand, where artisanal and commercial fisheries target this species using gillnets, longlines, and trawls. These countries play a significant role in the global catch of whitecheek sharks, with their harvests supplying both local markets and the international shark fin trade. Overfishing and bycatch issues have led to concerns about the sustainability of whitecheek shark populations, prompting calls for improved management and conservation measures in these key fishing nations.

RankCountryMetric Tons
1Qatar327
2Iran (Islamic Republic of)204

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.