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4 days ago · Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. Modern sharks are classified within the clade Selachimorpha (or Selachii) and are the sister group to the Batoidea ( rays and kin).
5 days ago · Learn about sharks, the cartilaginous fishes of predatory habit that have more than 400 living species. Find out their characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and threats from overfishing and human interactions.
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5 days ago · Learn about the white shark, the largest living species of the mackerel sharks and one of the most powerful and dangerous predators in the world. Find out its distribution, body structure, feeding habits, behaviour, and threats from humans.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Did you know that there are more than 500 species of sharks? Discover every type of shark, including 25 of the most fascinating shark species
2 days ago · The tiger shark ( Galeocerdo cuvier) [3] is a species of ground shark, and the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo and family Galeocerdonidae. It is a large macropredator, with females capable of attaining a length of over 5 m (16 ft 5 in). [4]
Jun 12, 2024 · As one of the most recognisable marine animals, sharks hold a special place in the heart of many ocean enthusiasts. Dive into some key facts about these jaw-some sea creatures to impress those around you. Not all sharks look the same.
5 days ago · Basking shark, huge shark of the family Cetorhinidae. Named for its habit of floating or slowly swimming at the surface, it is found predominantly in coastal areas, inhabiting temperate parts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The basking shark is the world’s second-largest living fish.
