Thresher Shark: Facts, Habitat, and Behavior - American Oceans There are three species of thresher sharks, each with a slightly different tail structure The Pelagic Thresher has the longest tail of the three species, while the Bigeye Thresher has the shortest Behavior and Habitat Thresher sharks are known for their unique hunting behavior, which involves stunning their prey with their elongated tail
WWF Sharks | Conservation Focus | Protecting Shark Populations With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other forms of life currently on earth There are more than 1,200 species of sharks and rays, with new species discovered every year
10 Different Types Of Sharks And Why Theyre Special - Fahlo Echinorhiniformes: Two unique species - the prickly and the bramble sharks Bullhead Sharks: These types of shark are notable for their pig-like snouts and inhabiting warm ocean shallows Hexanchiformes: Ancient species with a unique six or seven gill slits Mackerel Sharks: 15 species ranging from the great white to the goblin shark Carpet
Cookiecutter shark - Wikipedia The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis), also called the cigar shark, is a species of small squaliform shark in the family Dalatiidae This shark lives in warm, oceanic waters worldwide, particularly near islands, and has been recorded as deep as 3 7 km (2 3 mi)
What is the oldest shark? - Live Science At nearly 400 years old, the oldest-known living vertebrate crossed the oceans the same time as the Mayflower But of all the shark species, one stands out for its mind-boggling longevity