Lamnoid Sharks [Lamniformes]
Description
Lamnoid sharks include some of the ocean’s most powerful swimmers, and divers may encounter them cruising at depth or passing through strong currents. If conditions are right, you might see a sleek, streamlined silhouette with quick, purposeful movement—often a memorable, awe-inspiring sight.
Families
Great White Sharks
Lamnidae
Gray Sharks
Odontaspididae
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
Statistics
- Families 2