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- Shark - Wikipedia
Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fishes characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head Modern sharks are classified within the division Selachii[1] and are the sister group to the Batomorphi (rays and skates)
- Shark Species — Shark Research Institute
Facts about many sharks from the eight orders of sharks from the Shark Research Institute (SRI) SRI conducts and sponsors rigorous, peer-reviewed field research about sharks and uses science-based information to educate and advocate for shark conservation policies and protections by the world’s governing bodies, including CITES
- List of Sharks in Washington with Pictures
Get details about the different types of sharks in Washington State Know if there has been any shark attacks there
- List of Shark Species and Facts - ThoughtCo
There are over 400 species of sharks, each with unique features and habitats Whale sharks are the biggest shark species, but they eat tiny plankton and crustaceans Some sharks, like the shortfin mako, can swim really fast and live in open oceans Sharks are cartilaginous fish in the class Elasmobranchii There are about 400 species of sharks
- Types Of Sharks: Shark Species List With Pictures Facts
Famous types of sharks include requiem sharks such as the tiger shark and blue shark; mackerel sharks such as the great white shark and shortfin mako shark; carpet sharks such as the whale shark; ground sharks such as the great hammerhead, and smaller groups such as angel sharks, catsharks and dogfish
- Sharks | Smithsonian Ocean
There are more than 500 species of sharks swimming in the world’s ocean Yet when most people think of these cartilaginous fish, a single image comes to mind: a large, sharp-toothed and scary beast That generalization does sharks a huge disservice, as they have far more variety than that
- Sharks, explained | National Geographic
Sharks can rouse fear and awe like no other creature in the sea Find out about the world's biggest and fastest sharks, how sharks reproduce, and how some species are at risk of extinction
- All About Sharks: Species, Conservation, Fun Facts
Sharks, having evolved in Earth’s oceans more than 400 million years ago, have changed little since their emergence Their streamlined bodies were built for speed and maneuverability in coral reef environments and the open ocean
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