Some aspects of reproduction biology of white Cheek Shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) in Hormozgan Waters (Oman Sea)

• Main Author: H. Asadi
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Iranian Fisheries Research Organization 2000-01-01
• Series: ‬‭Majallah-i ̒Ilmī-i Shīlāt-i Īrān
• Subjects: pick; ranged; females; Carcharkinus• dusstonieri; Reproduction; Hcrmmgan; Tran
• Online Access: http://isfj.areo.ir/article_115672_en.html

During one year period, 603 specimens of white cheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) were examined monthly. Results indicated that, sex ratio is 1:1.13 (Male To female). Maturity occured along with increase in ovary and testis weight, increasing ova diameter, uterine width, and also increase in clasper length and its calcification. Size at first maturity of males was (Total Length). Size at 50% maturity (LM50) was 690mm in males and 680mm in females (T.L). This shark has placental attachment and an umbilical cord. Number of embryos ranged from 1 to 5 and mainly were 2. Maximum length of male and female embryos were 380 and 385 mm (T.L) respectively. Pubs had umbilical scars which remains for some times. Lengths ranged from 345-490 and 350-425 mm (T.L) for males, and females respectively. Sexual reproduction continue throughout the year, with a pick of mating in spring and a distinct pregnancy period from October to April and a pick of parturition in June to July.