The once abundant Angelshark is now listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Due to overfishing, over 80% of its population is now lost. It’s possible this shark may become extinct soon.
Species Profile: The Angelshark
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Species Profile: The False Catshark
Find out about the False Catshark, so named for its cat-like eyes but clear differences from actual catsharks. This shark has a wide gape that makes it look like it’s actually smiling at you.
Species Profile: The Cookiecutter Shark
The cookiecutter shark got its name from the round, cookie shaped wounds it leaves on its victims bodies. Learn more about this small, parasitic, and ferocious shark that is so scary, it got a part in a horror movie.
Species Profile: The Tasselled Wobbegong Shark
Learn about the beautiful but strange looking tasselled wobbegong shark that blends perfectly with its surroundings, and has perfected its ambush strategy with a couple of neat tricks.
Species Profile: The Bigeye Thresher Shark
The bigeye thresher shark is a species in a group of sharks that use their unique long tails to stun and catch prey. It can wield this tail with astonishing speed too. Read on to find out more about its hunting habits, habitat, conservation status etc.
Species Profile: The Crocodile Shark
The crocodile shark is a pelagic shark that got its name for its vigorous and continuous snapping when caught. Find out all the facts about this small shark with a powerful bite relative its size.
Species Profile: The Goblin Shark
The Goblin shark is a rarely seen, deep-sea shark that was discovered at the end of the 19th century. Sometimes called a “living fossil”, it is the only existing member of the family Mitsukurinidae.
Species Profile: The Nurse Shark
Learn all you need to know about the docile and sedentary nurse shark including its preferred habitat and the peculiar way it makes up for its small mouth when feeding.
Species Profile: The Ninja Lanternshark
When a new shark species was discovered off the Coast of Central America in 2015, it was quickly named Ninja Lanternshark for obvious reasons. This stealthy fish is pitch black, blends with the dark and glows too. There isn’t much detail about this shark just yet, but read on to learn what we do know so far.
Species Profile: Great White Shark
The Great White Shark is arguably the most famous and feared of all shark species. See our updated species profile for all the key information about this ancient and beautiful predator.