Great White Shark – Carcharodon carcharias Introduction The legendary great white shark is a cartilaginous fish that has caused fear and admiration for many years. It is considered one of the biggest predators of the oceans and the fiercest, but there is more...
Family Sphyrnidae Introduction to Hammerhead Shark Even if you struggle to keep various species of sharks clear in your mind from the rest, this is one that you will easily remember. They have the unique shaped head that has made them such a fascinating to experts as...
Photo taken by Albert Kok Tiger Shark – Galeocerdo cuvier It is the only living species of the genus Galeocerdo and is also known as sea tiger, but it should not be confused with another species called leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata). It is called...
Whale Shark – Rhincodon typus The whale shark is a giant of the oceans: the dimensions of its body gives it the title of the largest fish in the world and therefore, also the biggest shark. It is the only member of the genus Rhincodon. It belongs to the order...
Author: Dianne Bray / Museum Victoria. Goblin Shark – Mitsukurina owstoni Among all sharks, this species stands out for its unusual appearance characterized by a prominent snout. It is the only living member of the Mitsukurinidae family, and it is often called a...
Lemon Shark – Negaprion brevirostris The shallow waters of the oceans disguise this shark characterized by the yellowish color of its back. It was first described in 1868 and was called Hypoprion brevirostris, but later Hypoprion was changed to Negaprion. It is...
