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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.
List of different types of sharks with pictures & facts. Discover amazing shark species, where found, lifestyle, conservation, classification.
Start with the first question. Decide whether the statement in the first box (1a) or the the second box (1b) best describes the characteristics of the shark you are trying to identify. (See this page on shark anatomy if you need help.) Click on the link in the row that best matches your shark.
There are over 400 different types of sharks in the World. Come learn about them all in this super list of different shark breeds. This is cool stuff!
Below are a sequence of flow-charts, species descriptions, and illustrations designed to help you identify the 40 species of sharks most commonly encountered by boaters, anglers, and divers. In both the flow charts and species descriptions, identifying characters are limited to easily observable, external features.
Our ID guides provide clear and accurate information for identifying 41 species of shark that can be found in the British Isles and Northeast Atlantic. The accompanying Pocket Guides provide a simplified, rapid and accurate key for identifying 31 species of shark found in the British Isles.
What is a shark? How to identify a shark species? Here you will find an interactive phylogenetic tree of cartilaginous fishes with descriptions of orders, families, genera and species of sharks.
Overview. Accurate species identification is critical. To help with identifications we have provided information on size, distinguishing characteristics, distribution, and habitat for sharks in our region. Common Thresher Shark. Alopias vulpinus. Lateral view of a common thresher shark. Size. To about 18 ft (5.5 m). Distinguishing Characteristics:
Appearance. Atlantic sharpnose sharks are small for sharks and have a streamlined body. They get their name from their long, pointy snout. They are several different shades of gray and have a white underside. Adults have white spots on their sides and white along the edges of their pectoral fins.
A quick reference guide for identification of Atlantic highly migratory shark species.