First record of Grey Bamboo Shark, Chiloscyllium griseum (Müller & Henle 1838) from Dholai Port, Southwest Coast of Gujarat, India

This study focused on Chiloscyllium griseum, also known as the Grey bamboo shark, which inhabits the Indian coastal waters. The main objective of this study was to identify and describe the Grey bamboo shark species in the region and assess its conservation status. A female specimen was collected from a trawler operating near the southwest coast of Gujarat. Detailed morphometric parameters were meticulously observed and recorded for taxonomic identification. Subsequently, the specimen was transferred to the College of Fisheries Science, Navsari for further analysis and preservation. The results reveal that C. griseum was first time documented at Dholai port and along the Arabian Sea coast of south Gujarat. This paper provides comprehensive details about the morphometric parameters observed of adult specimens of C. griseum. This research significantly contributes to the understanding of the Grey bamboo shark in Gujarat, shedding light on its distribution and providing a comprehensive description of its morphological traits.