Galeocerdonidae [Galeocerdonidae]
Description
Galeocerdonidae includes sharks that are less commonly encountered by recreational divers, often associated with deeper or more remote waters. If seen, divers may notice a sleek, predatory presence—typically moving with purpose rather than lingering in shallow, reef-like areas.
Genera
Galeocerdo
Galeocerdo
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 1