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: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Scoliodon | Species: Scoliodon laticaudus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Near Threatened
The Spade-nose Shark is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae. It is common in the tropical Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. Biology and description: The Spade-nose Shark is a mall, stocky species, has a… read more.
Family: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Glyphis | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Endangered
The Speartooth shark is a very rare species found in both freshwater and saltwater. It is often found at the bottom floor of rivers. They are native to Western Pacific areas like northern Australia and New Guinea. The Speartooth shark… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Halaelurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Vulnerable
The speckled catshark is a bottom-dwelling shark found in the Western Indian Ocean, around the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. It has a depth range of 40 to 250 m. The largest specimen ever recovered was… read more.
Family: Triakidae | Genus: Mustelus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Near Threatened
The speckled smooth-hound is a species of groundshark, found in Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. It’s commonly taken by artisanal gill net fisheries in Chile, where it’s more abundant. It is a robust species with a long snout, small mouth, and… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Cephaloscyllium | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The speckled swellshark is a species of deepwater catshark found off the coast of Northwestern Australia. Like all catsharks, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set far back. They’re mostly nocturnal and often sleep… read more.
Family: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Carcharhinus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Near Threatened
The spinner shark is a species of requiem shark known for leaping out of the water and spinning up to three times in midair as part of its hunting strategy. It’s found in warm tropical waters around the world, except… read more.
Family: Scyliorhinidae | Genus: Apristurus | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Spongehead Catshark is a rare species of deep-sea catshark, belongs to the family of Scyliorhinidae. Found mainly in the Pacific Ocean. Biology and Description: The Spongehead Catshark has a thick body and head, with a moderately long, broadly rounded… read more.
Family: Carcharhinidae | Genus: Carcharhinus | Species: Carcharhinus Sorrah | CITES: Not Listed | IUCN: Data Deficient
The Carcharhinus Sorrah shark, also known as the Spot-tail Shark, is a species of requiem shark, belongs to the family Carcharhinidae and is found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific ocean. Biology and Description: The Spot-tail shark is a small, spindle-shaped… read more.
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