Shark - Wikipedia Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fishes characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head Modern sharks are classified within the division Selachii[1] and are the sister group to the Batomorphi (rays and skates)
We Know Sharks - Shark Species — Shark Research Institute 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
Sharks - Smithsonian Ocean There are more than 500 species of sharks swimming in the world’s ocean Yet when most people think of these cartilaginous fish, a single image comes to mind: a large, sharp-toothed and scary beast That generalization does sharks a huge disservice, as they have far more variety than that
Sharks, 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
Shark Facts | Fish | BBC Earth Sharks are often characterised as vicious killers, but in reality, they’re a diverse and endangered group of creatures that add tremendous value to marine ecosystems
Sharks - World Wildlife Fund There are over 400 shark species worldwide Learn how WWF protects sharks from threats like overfishing and habitat loss
Shark Facts and Information Shark Information, Anatomy, Habitat, Feeding, Reproduction and Types of Sharks Facts about Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Whale Sharks, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Mako Shark and more