Trade Name: Smooth Hammer head shark
Scientific: Sphyrna zygaena, French: Requin-marteau
Japanese: Shiroshumoko , Spanish: Pez martillo
Gear used: Hook and line, and Trawl net
Peak season: January to May
Distribution: South-East coast of India
Areas of abundance: Port Novo (Tamil Nadu coast)
Trade Name: Whip tail sting ray
Scientific: Himantura bleekeri
French: Raie, Japanese: Ei, Kasube, Spanish: Raya
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Gear used: Hook and line, and Trawl net
Peak season: December to May, Distribution: East coast of India
Areas of abundance: Gulf of Mannar
Trade Name: Javanese cow ray
Scientific: Rhinoptera javanica
French: Raie, Japanese: Ei, Kasube, Spanish: Raya
Gear used: Hook and line, Trawl net and shore seine
Peak season: January to May
Distribution: South-East coast of India
Areas of abundance: Cape comorin (Tamil Nadu coast)