Mako Shark teeth have interior teeth that are wide, flat and lacking of lateral cusps. This enables them to feed on larger prey such as smaller sharks, dolphins and swordfish. This article dives deeper into the life of a Mako Shark, including their habitat, distribution, ecology and conservation. Mako Shark Description There are two types …
The Jaguar Shark (Bythaelurus Giddingsi), also known as the Jaguar Catshark and the Galápagos Catshark, is a type of shark from the Galapagos Islands. It is a black-brown colour and has light spots arranged asymmetrically on the top of its body. Other types of Catsharks’ lack spots, or their spots are arranged in a single …
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The Pygmy Shark (Euprotomicrus bispinatus) is a very small dwarf shark species ( the second smallest after the Dwarf Lantern Shark). It is a squaliform, kitefin shark from the family Dalatiidae, and the sole member of the Genus Euprotomicrus. It’s length is about 25cm (10 inches) in females and 22cm (8.7 inches) in males. Read on …
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The Red Tail Shark size is the ideal tiny shark to keep in your aquarium. Having a Great White Shark as a pet could be cool, but is not exactly practical….A Red Tail Shark is exactly what you’re looking for. These are among the smallest freshwater shark-like fish in the world. Read on to lean …
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A Bullhead Shark is a small shark with five pairs of gill slits, a stumpy snout, no nictitating membrane and a ridge above each eye (giving them the appearance of being surprised). Bullhead Sharks are also called Heterodontiformes or Hornsharks. Appearance Of Bullhead Sharks Bullhead sharks (or Heterodontiformes) are fairly small sharks, the largest of …
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Although there are hundreds upon hundreds of different shark species, there are a handful of these predators that are better known amongst marine ‘laymen’. The majority of these are known for their attacks, size or unique physical attributes. 9 of the best known shark species are described up below. 1. The Great White Shark The …
The Ragged Tooth Shark (Carcharias taurus) is also known as the Sand Tiger Shark, Spotted Ragged Tooth Shark, Blue Nurse Sand Tiger and a Grey Nurse Shark. Although rather frightening in appearance, this species is relatively placid and docile, only likely to make an attack if cornered or provoked. Because of it’s somewhat scary look and …
The Nurse Shark is a large fish that skates along the bottom of the ocean in search of tasty morsels. This shark is relatively harmless to humans but they will attack when they are provoked. Nurse sharks hang out in groups and feed on crabs, lobsters, stingrays, sea urchins, coral, shrimp, squid and octopus. Nurse …
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The Common Smooth Hound Shark (Mustelus mustelus) is a type of hound shark from the family of Triakidae. It is commonly found roaming in the eastern Atlantic sea from the British Isles all the way to the coasts of South Africa. Smooth Hound Shark – Description The Common Smooth Hound Shark lives in the Atlantic …
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The Snaggletooth Shark, also known as the Fossil Shark (Hemipristis elongata) is a species of weasel shark and part of the family Hemigaleidae. It is the only surviving member of the genus Hemipristis. It is found in the Indo-Western Pacific, including the Red Sea, Southeast Africa, the Philippines, China and South Australia. Snaggletooth Shark Description The …
