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The first shark-like chondrichthyans appeared in the oceans 400 million years ago, [1] developing into the crown group of sharks by the Early Jurassic. [2] Listed below are extant species of shark. Sharks are spread across 512 described and 23 undescribed species in eight orders. The families and genera within the orders are listed in ...
Sharkbook is a global database for identifying and tracking sharks, particularly whale sharks, using uploaded photos and videos.In addition to identifying and tracking sharks, the site allows people to "adopt a shark" and get updates on specific animals.
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Name Binomial Name Status Distribution Bonnethead: Sphyrna tiburo: LR/lc Northern South American coast, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California coast Great hammerhead: Sphyrna mokarran: EN Tropical and subtropical coasts Scalloped bonnethead: Sphyrna corona: NT California and Northwest South American coasts Scalloped hammerhead: Sphyrna lewini: EN
There are numerous species of sharks found in the Pacific Ocean; of these sharks, 36 [1] have habitat ranges throughout the coastlines and surrounding waters of California, as identified below. Identifications include common names; scientific names; the taxonomic rank, family; conservation statuses according to IUCN; and an image.
List of fatal shark attacks in the United States; Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 – series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916 [4] Summer of the Shark – the name given to the summer of 2001 by American media outlets capitalizing on a bull shark attack and subsequent shark attacks [5]
Sharks are underwater enemies in a few entries of both the Mario and Donkey Kong franchises. Sharks are occasional enemies in the Ecco the Dolphin series. Finding Nemo, a video game for GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and Windows. Tiny is the name of a great white shark featured in Batman: Arkham City.
Lamna is a genus of mackerel sharks in the family Lamnidae, containing two extant species: the porbeagle (L. nasus) of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere, and the salmon shark (L. ditropis) of the North Pacific.