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]
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Blue Sharks [Prionace]
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Tiger Sharks [Galeocerdo]
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Lemon Sharks [Negaprion]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
Statistics
  • Genera 4