Requiem shark - Wikipedia
Requiem sharks are sharks of the family Carcharhinidae in the order Carcharhiniformes. They are migratory, live-bearing sharks of warm seas (sometimes of brackish or fresh water) and include such species as the bull shark, lemon shark, blacktip shark, and whitetip reef shark. Family members have the usual carcharhiniform characteristics.
What is a Requiem Shark? - American Oceans
Requiem sharks are a diverse group of sharks that belong to the family Carcharhinidae. They are found in oceans all over the world and are known for their slender bodies, pointed snouts, and sharp teeth.
Requiem Shark (family Carcharhinidae) - Ocean Info
Requiem sharks, also known as Carcharhinidae, are a family of sharks known for their large size and predatory behavior. Carcharhinids are characterized by their nictitating membranes (a protective third eyelid), two dorsal fins, an anal fin, and five gill slits.
Introducing Requiem Sharks
Requiem Sharks are generally a well known species of shark. Since they are often found swimming in the same warm, coastal waters as humans, they are easy track and observe. They are incredible migratory hunters, fast swimmers, and have a very diverse diet.
Blue shark - Wikipedia
The blue shark (Prionace glauca), also known as the great blue shark, is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae and the only member of its genus which inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans.
SDNHM - Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks)
Requiem sharks are one of the largest and best-known families of sharks. They are strong active swimmers that occur singly or in small to large groups. Most species are torpedo-shaped, and slender-bodied with rounded snouts. They may be gray to …
Requiem Sharks - Ocean Animals
There are over 60 species of Requiem Sharks. They are the largest and most-known family of sharks within the largest order of sharks, Ground Sharks. Known for their long torpedo shaped bodies that are slender with long snouts, these elongated body shapes help them move swiftly through water as well as aiding in their agility.
Requiem Sharks (Family Carcharhinidae) - iNaturalist
Requiem sharks are sharks of the family Carcharhinidae in the order Carcharhiniformes, containing migratory, live-bearing sharks of warm seas (sometimes of brackish or fresh water) such as the spinner shark, the blacknose shark, the blacktip shark, the blacktail reef shark, and the blacktip reef shark.
Requiem Sharks (Carcharhinidae) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Scientific Name. Carcharhinidae. Common Name. requiem sharks. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree. Order. Carcharhiniformes.
New species of ancient shark discovered from the coast of …
May 20, 2019 · An ancient species of requiem shark has been identified using fossil teeth and named after a University of London and Museum researcher. Today, requiem sharks are found in warm waters around the globe. Many of the species are migratory and viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.