Reported in 10 sites in the Philippines, 3 of which are MKBA sites of the SMARTSeas project. Known from Bacon, Sorsogon (Ref. 58652) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). On 9 March 2009, a 15-inch (38 cm) juvenile was found in Donsol waters (Ref. 80540). Reported to frequent shallow water areas near estuaries and river mouths, sometimes during seasonal shrimp blooms (Ref. 48696). On March 25, 1998, the Department of Agriculture issued Fisheries Administrative Order 193, protecting the species from exploitation. Illegal trade from the Philippines to Taiwan and Hong Kong was intercepted in 2000 (Ref. 48672). A seasonal fishery exists during the months of April to May. Ninety sharks were reported to have been taken during the 1996 fishing season (Ref. 26319). Also Ref. 247, 280, 13571, 110893, 43278, 58652, 121724.