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.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Apristurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Pale Catshark is a species of ground shark found in the western central Pacific around Borneo and Indonesia. Like all members of the catshark shark family, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Asymbolus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
The Pale Spotted Catshark is a species of catshark member of the family Scyliorhinidae, found only off Queensland. This small, spotted shark has a very pale body covered with widely-spaced, sharply-defined dark brown spots. Males and females reach a maximum… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Apristurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Panama Ghost Catshark is a species of ground shark found only in Panama. 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…. read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Galeus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
The Peppered Catshark is a species of catshark member of the family Scyliorhinidae, found in the northern Gulf of California Biology and Description: This species has a slender and firm body, with a slightly flattened head and a rather long,… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Galeus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
The Phallic Catshark is a species of catshark member of the family Scyliorhinidae, found in the deep waters off New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Biology and Description: The Phallic Catshark has a very slim, firm body. The head has a… read more.
Family: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Carcharhinus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Pigeye shark is a reef-associated, tropical shark commonly found in shallow waters near the surf line and along beaches. This species of shark is native to the Eastern Atlantic and the Indo-West Pacific and is common in areas like… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Apristurus | Species: Apristurus australis | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Least Concern
Pinocchio Catsharks are small deepwater sharks that can be found along the Australian continental slope at depths of 485 to 1,035 m underwater in open seas near seamounts. Biology and Behaviour This catshark is aptly named for its long, flattened… read more.
Family: Centrophoridae | Genus: Carcharhinus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Critically Endangered
The Pondicherry Shark, or Long-Nosed shark, is a very rare Indo-West Pacific species, belonging to the Carcharhinidae family. Last recorded in 1979 in India, and in 2019 a specimen was discovered in Sri Lanka that is believed to be a… read more.
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