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List of shark species

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Types of sharks

Shortfin Mako shark

Isurus oxyrinchus

Mako sharks, also known as sharp-nosed mackerel sharks and (in Australia) blue pointers, range throu...

Weight

1323lbs

Length

13ft 1in

Dives up to:

2460ft

Bull shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull sharks are known for their aggressive nature and the ability to survive in both salt and fresh ...

Weight

772lbs

Length

13ft 1in

Dives up to:

498ft

Basking shark

Cetorhinus maximus

The Basking shark is the second-largest fish living on Earth, only smaller than the Whale shark. Eve...

Weight

35935lbs

Length

40ft 4in

Dives up to:

6561ft

Whale shark

Rhincodon typus

The whale shark is the world's largest fish, reaching 15 meters and 18 tons. The head is broad and f...

Weight

39683lbs

Length

49ft 3in

Dives up to:

6325ft

Silvertip shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

The silvertip shark is a large species of requiem shark often encountered around offshore islands an...

Weight

359lbs

Length

9ft 10in

Dives up to:

2624ft

Cookiecutter shark

Isistius brasiliensis

The cookiecutter shark has a long, cylindrical body with a short, blunt snout, large eyes, two tiny ...

Weight

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Length

1ft 10in

Dives up to:

12139ft

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