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  1. www.sharks.org › speciesShark Species - Shark Research Institute

    We Know Sharks LEARN ABOUT SOME OF THE 400+ SPECIES OF SHARKS. All organisms have scientific names, a name that is unique for each species. Every species has two Latin names which allow people to be certain they are talking about the same creature no matter what language they speak.

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    • List of Shark Species and Facts
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    • Shark Facts, Types, Classification, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_sharksList of sharks - Wikipedia

    A comprehensive list of extant and extinct shark species, organized by order, family, genus and species. Includes photos, descriptions, distribution and classification of each shark.

  4. www.activewild.com › types-of-sharksTypes Of Sharks: Shark Species List With Pictures & Facts -...

    • Basking Shark
    • Bigeye Thresher Shark
    • Blacktip Reef Shark
    • Blue Shark
    • Bull Shark
    • Frilled Shark
    • Goblin Shark
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    Scientific name: Cetorhinus Maximus
    Type of shark: mackerel shark
    Order: Lamniformes
    Conservation status: Endangered

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    Scientific name: Alopias superciliosus
    Type of shark: thresher shark
    Order: Lamniformes
    Conservation status: Vulnerable

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    Scientific name: Carcharhinus melanopterus
    Type of shark: requiem shark
    Order: Carcharhiniformes
    Conservation status: Vulnerable

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    Scientific name: Prionace glauca
    Type of shark: requiem shark
    Order: Carcharhiniformes
    Conservation status: Near Threatened

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    Scientific name: Carcharhinus leucas
    Type of shark: requiem shark
    Order: Carcharhiniformes
    Conservation status: Vulnerable

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    Scientific name: Chlamydoselachus anguineus
    Order Hexanchiformes
    Conservation status: Least Concern

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    Scientific name: Mitsukurina owstoni
    Type of shark: Mackerel shark
    Order: Lamniformes
    Conservation status: Least Concern

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    Scientific name: Sphyrna mokarran
    Type of shark: hammerhead shark
    Order: Carcharhiniformes
    Conservation status: Critically Endangered

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    Scientific name: Carcharodon carcharias
    Type of shark: mackerel shark
    Order: Lamniformes
    Conservation status: Vulnerable

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    Scientific name: Somniosus microcephalus
    Type of shark: sleeper shark
    Order: Squaliformes
    Conservation status: Vulnerable

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    Learn about the 537 different shark species, divided into 8 orders, with pictures and facts. Find out their conservation status, appearance, behavior, diet and more.

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  6. www.thoughtco.com › types-of-sharks-2291603List of Shark Species and Facts - ThoughtCo

    • Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) The whale shark is the largest shark species, and also the biggest fish species in the world. Whale sharks can grow to 65 feet in length and weigh up to 75,000 pounds.
    • Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) Basking sharks are the second-largest shark (and fish) species. They can grow to up to 40 feet long and weigh up to 7 tons.
    • Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) Shortfin mako sharks are thought to be the fastest shark species. These sharks can grow to a length of about 13 feet and a weight of about 1,220 pounds.
    • Thresher Sharks (Alopias sp.) There are three species of thresher sharks: the common thresher (Alopias vulpinus), pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus), and the bigeye thresher (Alopias superciliosus).

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SharkShark - Wikipedia

    Several species are apex predators, which are organisms that are at the top of their food chain. Select examples include the bull shark, tiger shark, great white shark, mako sharks, thresher sharks, and hammerhead sharks. Sharks are caught by humans for shark meat or shark fin soup.

  8. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › fishSharks, 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.

  9. www.worldwildlife.org › species › sharkShark | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

    Learn about the over 1,000 species of sharks and rays, their importance for marine ecosystems, and the threats they face from overfishing, demand for fins, and habitat loss. Find out what WWF is doing to protect these top predators and how you can help.