[2] Reaching up to two feet (or 60 cm) in shell length this is one of the biggest mollusks in the coral reef.

[4] The shell is well known as a decorative object, and is sometimes modified for use as a trumpet (such as the Japanese horagai, the Maldivian sangu, the Hawaiian pū (hoʻokani)[1] or the Māori pūtātara).

In 1994, Australia proposed that C. tritonis should be put on the CITES list, thereby attempting to protect the species.

[5] Because of a lack of trade data concerning this seashell, the Berne Criteria from CITES were not met, and the proposal was consequently withdrawn.

While this species may be protected in Australia and other countries (such as India),[6] it can be legally traded and is found for sale in many shell shops around the world and on the internet.