The Striped Shark, also known as the Pyjama Shark (Poroderma africanum) is a type of catshark that belongs to the family of Scyliorhinidae and is native to the coastal waters of South Africa. Read on to find out more about the biology, habitat and vast description of the Striped Shark. Striped Shark – Description The …
The Tope Shark (also known as the School, Snapper or Soupfin Shark) is a beautiful houndshark of the Triakidae family. They feed on a variety of fish species and take crustaceans and cephalopods when the opportunity arises. This article covers a more in-depth description, behaviour and conservation of the Tope Shark. Tope Shark Description The …
Ever wondered what is the smallest shark in the world? When most people think of sharks, they imagine huge, sharp-toothed beasts who roam the darkest depths of the seas. That is, until you meet the Dwarf Lantern Shark! The cutest little shark you’ll ever see… What Is The Smallest Shark? | The Dwarf Lantern Shark …
The Winghead Shark, also known as the slender hammerhead or Eusphyra Blochii, is a fascinating specie of shark. This shark gets its name from its extraordinary hammer-shaped cephalofoil head, which can be almost as wide as half the length of its body. This article covers an in depth description, habitat, biology and other fun facts. …
The Longfin Mako Shark’s name comes from its especially long pectoral fins. These fins are often just as long as (or even longer than) its head. Similar to its sister species — the Shortfin Mako Shark — the Longfin is most commonly set apart by its huge eyes and long, knife-edged teeth. Longfin Mako Shark …
The Bronze Whaler Shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus) also known as the Copper Shark (or narrow tooth shark) from the family of the Requiem-sharks (C Archarhinidae). It is the only member of its type, that occurs in temperate climates. It is widespread, with a number of separate populations in the Northeast Atlantic and Southwest Atlantic, southern Africa, …
Do you want to know about cool sharks? Below you can find the 7 coolest sharks. With Shark Week in full swing, there is no better time to remember that Earth’s oceans, vast and deep, are full of wonderful and extraordinary creatures. More than 1,000 species of sharks have been identified on Earth, from the …
The lifespan of a Great White Shark is about 70 years. The Great White belongs to the order of sharks known as the Lamniformes and is one of the largest predatory fish in the world. This predator remains one of mankind’s most feared sharks, both due to misinformation and due to the shark’s occasional tendency …
The Bull Shark is more dangerous to humans than most shark species. They can get up to 3.5 meters and are dark grey with a white belly. They have a varied diet and live in sub-tropical oceans (and freshwater rivers & lakes). Litters of the Bull Shark have 1 up to 13 babies and some …
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The blue shark is famous for it’s appearance and size. The blue shark lives in the open ocean and can be found around the world. They migrate to follow warmer waters and favour squid as a meal. The Blue Shark is endangered and is not dangerous for humans. Description And Appearance Of The Blue Shark …
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