A sliding bearing shell is described, comprising at least one holding cam (4) which is provided in the region of the dividing surface (2), projects beyond the back (3) of the shell and forms a deformation section of the sliding bearing shell (1) which extends over only a part of the thickness of the shell. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is proposed that the deformation section consists of a tongue (5) which is cut out and bent out partly from the sliding bearing shell (1) through an indentation (6) starting from the dividing surface (2).