Carpet Sharks [Orectolobiformes]
Description
Orectolobiformes, or carpet sharks, include species like the whale shark, nurse shark, and wobbegongs. They are known for their patterned appearance, which camouflages them against the ocean floor. These sharks have small mouths and are found in a wide range of marine environments, from shallow reefs to the deep sea.
Families
Carpet Sharks [Orectolobidae]
View DetailsWhale Sharks [Rhincodontidae]
View DetailsBramble Sharks [Echinorhinidae]
View DetailsNurse Sharks [Ginglymostomatidae]
View DetailsBlind Sharks [Brachaeluridae]
View DetailsZebra Sharks [Stegostomatidae]
View DetailsHemiscylliidae [Hemiscylliidae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Statistics
- Families 7