Great White Sharks [Lamnidae]
Description
Great white sharks are powerful predators with a robust body and a classic countershaded look. Divers may encounter them as they circle in open water or near bait, often appearing suddenly and moving with impressive speed and control.
Genera
Mackerel Sharks
Isurus
Mackerel Sharks
Lamna
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Lamnoid Sharks
Lamniformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 2