Simple Taxonomies: Sharks

Sphyrna mokarran Great Hammerhead showing front view

The Great Hammerhead Shark, scientifically known as Sphyrna mokarran, is a fascinating species of shark … Read more

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The Whale Shark is a species of the order of the Carpet Sharks (Orectolobiformes) and thus belongs to the … Read more

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The Blue Shark is a species in the family of Carcharhinidae and thus belongs to the subclass of the Elasmobranchii. Prionace … Read more

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The Angelshark, also known as the Monkfish, is a species in the family of Squatinidae … Read more