Requiem Sharks [Carcharhinidae]
Description
Requiem sharks are fast, streamlined sharks that commonly cruise along reefs and drop-offs. Divers often notice their sleek silhouettes and steady swimming patterns, sometimes with curious approaches from a safe distance.
Genera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
Statistics
- Genera 3