We Are Crazy About Sharks!
Carpet Sharks are also called Orectolobiformes. This order of shark consists of extremely diverse sharks, made up of individual species of many shapes, sizes, habitats, diets and remarkable physical characteristics. In general, carpet sharks are identified by their two dorsal fins and a very short, transverse mouth. Below each eye is a spiracle, the size … Read more
Lamniformes are also known as Mackerel Sharks. This one of the most well-known order of sharks as it includes famous species and feared hunters, like the Great White Shark, Basking Shark, Mako (Shortfin and Longfin) and Megamouth. Lamniformes have a particularly large mouth, ideal for seizing and immobilising large prey as well as for tearing … Read more
Cow Sharks are a group of sharks also known as Hexanchiformes, which live in the deepest and coldest waters of the world’s oceans. As such, they are particularly difficult to track and research, so little is known about this specific group. The Frilled Shark was included within this group, but has now been moved as … Read more
As a group, sharks belong to the superorder called Selachimorpha. Sharks are in the Chondrichthyes class (along with Chimaeras) under the subclass Elasmobranchii. This subclass is also where rays and skates fall and some sharks are thought to be very closely related to certain ray species (even more so than to other sharks, in fact). … Read more
Carcharhiniformes (also known as ground sharks) are found in almost every marine habitat (i.e. different temperatures, topographies, salinity levels areas and depths) on earth. This order of sharks has a particularly long snout, or nose. Carcharhiniformes are known for the adaptability and variability of its members in order to ensure survival in many different circumstances. … Read more
Hammerhead Sharks are a order of sharks with the remarkable feature of a snout that resembles a hammer head. The majority of Hammerhead Sharks are not dangerous to humans. They feed on rays, squid, octopus, other sharks and crustaceans and have an avarage lenght of 11.5 feet. The hammer on their head gives them the … Read more
