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: 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: Triakidae | Genus: Hypogaleus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Pencil Shark, also known as the Blacktip Tope, is a medium-sized houndshark found in the western Indian Ocean and the western Pacific. It has been recorded in eastern Africa, southern Australia, Japan, and Taiwan. Biology and Behaviour The Pencil… 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 (1,591 to 3,396 ft) underwater in open seas near seamounts. Biology and Behaviour This catshark is aptly named… read more.
Family: Centrophoridae | Genus: Carcharhinus | CITES: Listed Appendix II | 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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