Sealife guideThe Triakidae familyThe 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 !
The order Carcharhiniformes is the largest shark group, characterized by their nictitating membranes, diverse sizes and varied diets ranging from small fish to marine mammals.
The houndshark family includes about 40 to 50 recognized species of sharks. These sharks are generally slender and bottom-dwelling, inhabiting coastal waters and continental shelves around the world, where they feed mainly on fish and invertebrates.

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Fou à pieds rouges (Sula sula)
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