Ground Sharks [Carcharhiniformes]

Description

Carcharhiniformes, or ground sharks, are the largest order of sharks and include species such as tiger sharks, bull sharks, and blue sharks. They are characterized by their nictitating membranes (protective third eyelids) and the absence of a spine in front of their second dorsal fins. These sharks are found in a variety of marine habitats worldwide.

Families
Narrowtooth Sharks [Carcharhinidae]
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Barbeled Houndsharks [Leptochariidae]
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False Catsharks [Pseudotriakidae]
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Finback Catsharks [Proscylliidae]
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Weasel Sharks [Hemigaleidae]
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Longnose Sawtails [Pristiophoridae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Statistics
  • Families 6