Sealife guideThe Carcharhiniformes orderThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !

Blacknose shark
(Carcharhinus acronotus)
(Carcharhinus acronotus)

Blacktip reef shark
(Carcharhinus melanopterus)
(Carcharhinus melanopterus)

Blacktip shark
(Carcharhinus limbatus)
(Carcharhinus limbatus)

Blue shark
(Prionace glauca)
(Prionace glauca)

Bull shark
(Carcharhinus leucas)
(Carcharhinus leucas)

Caribbean reef shark
(Carcharhinus perezi)
(Carcharhinus perezi)

Copper shark
(Carcharhinus brachyurus)
(Carcharhinus brachyurus)

Dusky shark
(Carcharhinus obscurus)
(Carcharhinus obscurus)

Galapagos shark
(Carcharhinus galapagensis)
(Carcharhinus galapagensis)

Grey reef shark
(Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)
(Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)

Lemon shark
(Negaprion brevirostris)
(Negaprion brevirostris)

Oceanic whitetip shark
(Carcharhinus longimanus)
(Carcharhinus longimanus)

Sandbar shark
(Carcharhinus plumbeus)
(Carcharhinus plumbeus)

Silky Shark
(Carcharhinus falciformis)
(Carcharhinus falciformis)

Silvertip shark
(Carcharhinus albimarginatus)
(Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

Tiger shark
(Galeocerdo cuvier)
(Galeocerdo cuvier)
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Friday, September 5th 2025
The bump-head sunfish
Learn about the bump-head sunfish (Mola alexandrini), the world's heaviest bony fish, its habitat in tropical and temperate oceans, diet of jellyfish, deep-water behavior and record size over 6,000 lbs.

Wednesday, September 3rd 2025
The chocolate chip sea cucumber
The chocolate chip sea cucumber has a massive cylindrical body that is beige in color, covered with a set of dark brown pustules resembling chocolate chips that protrude slightly from the surface, giving it a resemblance to a cookie, hence its french name. It can reach a length of about 12 inches when fully grown.

Monday, September 1st 2025
The red hind grouper
The red hind grouper has a distinctive appearance, usually beige to brown in color, with numerous red or brown spots covering its entire body and the base of its fins. It is often found in the shallow waters of coral reefs and rocky areas, where it hides in crevices and cavities.
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