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The horn shark (Heterodontus francisci) ... (IUCN) does not have sufficient information to assess the overall conservation status of this species; ...
The Mexican hornshark (Heterodontus mexicanus) is a bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae. This shark is grey-brown in color, with black spots scattered on the fins and body. It has a cylindrical trunk, conical head, and small spiracles behind the eyes. The snout of the Mexican hornshark is very round and blunt.
FAO (2000) Conservation and Management of Sharks Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries, Rome. ISBN 92-5-104514-3.; Fowler SL, Cavanagh RD, Camhi M, Burgess GH, Cailliet GM, Fordham SV, Simpfendorfer CA and Musick JA (comp. and ed.) (2005) Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras: The Status of the Chondrichthyan Fishes IUCN Shark Specialist Group, Status Survey.
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) does not yet have enough information to determine the horn shark's conservation status. It faces few threats off the coast of the United States.
Shark attacks on humans are very, very rare. But there are still some places around the world where they are more likely than others. These are the world’s shark hotspots.
Basking shark: Cetorhinus maximus: Cetorhinidae: Endangered [16] Basking shark: Frilled shark: Chlamydoselachus anguineus: Chlamydoselachidae: Least concern [17] Frilled shark in Aquarium Tropical at Palais de la Porte Dorée: Horn shark: Heterodontus francisci: Heterodontidae: Data Deficient [18] Horn shark at Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sevengill ...
Video above: Tail end of shark week celebrated at Shark Con. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers have confirmed the existence of a new species of shark in South America.