Narrowtooth Sharks [Carcharhinidae]
Description
Narrowtooth sharks, another group within the family Carcharhinidae, are known for their slender, streamlined bodies and a preference for warm, coastal waters. This group includes species like the narrowtooth shark, which is found in the western Atlantic Ocean. These sharks are adept swimmers and hunters, feeding on a diet of fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Their slender bodies and agile swimming make them effective predators in their preferred habitats.
Genera
Reef Sharks [Carcharhinus]
View DetailsBlue Sharks [Prionace]
View DetailsTiger Sharks [Galeocerdo]
View DetailsLemon Sharks [Negaprion]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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Statistics
- Genera 4