Table 3. Species identified in customs-detained samples.
| Customs-detained/species | N (%) | IUCN |
|---|---|---|
| Prionace glauca | 41 (36.3) | NT |
| aCallorhinchus callorynchus | 16 (14.2) | LC |
| Alopias pelagicus | 12 (10.6) | VU |
| Carcharhinus falciformis | 9 (8.0) | NT |
| Carcharhinus longimanus | 9 (8.0) | VU |
| Isurus oxyrinchus | 7 (6.2) | VU |
| Rhizoprionodon acutus | 5 (4.4) | LC |
| Alopias superciliosus | 4 (3.5) | VU |
| aCallorhinchus milii | 4 (3.5) | LC |
| Isurus paucus | 2 (1.8) | VU |
| aCarcharhinus acronotus | 1 (0.9) | NT |
| Carcharhinus sorrah | 1 (0.9) | NT |
| aMustelus lunulatus | 1 (0.9) | LC |
| aMustelus punctulatus | 1 (0.9) | DD |
| Total | 113 |
The identified species were ranked according to the sample number, with the percentages shown in the parentheses. The conservation status of the identified species was expressed as an abbreviation (EN: endangered; VU: vulnerable; NT: near threatened; LC: least concern; DD: data deficient) and a bold letter highlighted species present in either the port landings or fin products.
a Species not found in Taiwan’s waters.