Ground Sharks – Carcharhiniformes

The Carcharhiniformes, also known as ground sharks, are the largest order of sharks. There are over 250 species in this order and include common sharks such as the @tiger shark, @blue shark, and the @giant hammerhead shark. They are characterized by having two dorsal fins, an anal fin, five gill slits, and a nictitating membrane to protect their eyes.

All Sharks In This Order:

Indian Swellshark

Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Cephaloscyllium | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient

The Indian swellshark is a species of deepwater catshark found in the Western Indian Ocean, at depths of 250 to 300 m. Like all swellsharks, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set far back…. read more.

Indonesian Greeneye Spurdog

Family: Squalidae | Genus: Squalus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Vulnerable

The Philippine Spurdog or Indonesian Greeneye Spurdog is found off the coast of the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia as they enjoy warm, temperate waters. They mostly reside deep below the surface, at depths between 154 and 1370 meters, where their… read more.

Indonesian Speckled Catshark

Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Halaelurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern

Halaelurus maculosus   Indonesian speckled catshark Intro: The Indonesian speckled catshark is a ground tropical sharks found in the Pacific Ocean. It is known from the southern coast of Java, the islands of Bali, Lombok in eastern Indonesia, and has… read more.

Irrawady River Shark

Family: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Glyphis | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Critically Endangered

The Irrawaddy river shark is a tropical shark that lives in mangroves, close to the floor or bottom. The Irrawaddy river shark is native to the Eastern Indian Ocean. It’s found in and around Myanmar (Burma) in the Irrawaddy River,… read more.

Izak Catshark

Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Holohalaelurus | Species: Holohalaelurus regani | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern

Izak Catsharks are endemic to Namibia and South Africa at depths usually at 150 to 300 m deep in the southeast Atlantic Ocean and the western Indian Ocean. Biology and Behaviour Izak catsharks are broad-headed and have crowded dark brown… read more.

Izu Catshark

Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Scyliorhinus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient

The Izu catshark is a species of ground shark found only in Japan. Like all members of the catshark family, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set far back. They’re mostly nocturnal and often… read more.

Japanese Catshark

Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Apristurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient

The Japanese Catshark is a species of ground shark found in northwest Pacific. Like all members of the catshark shark family, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set far back. They’re mostly nocturnal. They… read more.

Japanese Topeshark

Family: Triakidae | Genus: Hemitriakis | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern

The Japanese topeshark is a close inshore and offshore shark that is found near or close to the bottom. This species of shark is native to the Northwest Pacific, found in areas like China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. It’s caught… read more.

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