[2] The broadfin shark is native to the northern Indian Ocean, and is found close to shore.

Its distribution is sporadic, with sightings occurring off the coasts of Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Burma, China, and Sarawak.

The species tends to spend most of its time in coastal waters, not far off the coast and within the continental shelf.

Analysis of the stomach contents of 214 individuals revealed that crustaceans are their most abundant prey.

However, this may need to be reassessed as it was last assessed before the identification of the Borneo broadfin shark (Lamiopsis tephrodes).

Therefore, it is possible that the actual status of the broadfin shark population has been recorded as healthier than it truly is, and they may belong in the critically endangered list.

[1] While, there have always low population numbers, at one time the species was considered to be common in heavily fished areas like Indonesia, the Arabian Sea, and the western coast of India.