| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | of no interest | Ref. | Compagno, L.J.V., D.A. Ebert and M.J. Smale, 1989 |
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | protected | Ref. | CITES, 2003 |
| Freshwater | No | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | Yes | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Mainly off Natal (where it is common), but may range southwest to Table Bay. Seasonally abundant off Natal. Permits are required for ecotourism or scientific interactions with whale sharks; full legal protection under consideration (Ref. 48696). Also Ref. 247, 9994, 43278. |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html | ||