The scalloped hammerhead sharks are sometimes referred to as the kidney-headed shark. The head of the shark is expanded laterally, resembling a hammer. These sharks are distinguished from other members of the hammerhead family by their scalloped-shape of the front edge of their cephalophoil. They have grayish copper coloration, with a characteristic shark shape, and […]
SharkoFiles: Largetooth Sawfish
Sharks and rays are some of the world’s most threatened animals, with a quarter of all species at risk of extinction. Among the sharks and rays, sawfish are some of the most threatened, with all five species listed as Critically Endangered or Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Largetooth Sawfish […]
SharkoFiles: Wobbegong Shark
The Wobbegong shark’s unusual name is derived from an Australian Aboriginal word that means “shaggy beard.” Wobbegongs are also known as carpet sharks because of their propensity for lying motionless on the ocean floor. The shark’s body is often covered with an ornate pattern. Generally, this species of shark are harmless and not as fearsome […]
SharkoFiles: Northern River Shark
The Northern River Shark (Glyphis garricki) is one of the rarest species of shark in the world. It is known only from a small number of locations in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea. Discovered in Australia in 1986, only 36 specimens have been recorded here since. The Northern River Shark is […]
SharkoFiles: Tiger Shark
Based on size, the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark in the world. The tiger sharks have broad diets which earn them the nickname of swimming garbage disposal. In addition to being aggressive predators and voracious hunters, they are called tiger sharks because of the stripes found on their bodies that eventually fades with […]
SharkoFiles: Whale Shark
The whale shark, despite its name is not actually a whale, but shark, hence it is not a mammal but fish. It is regarded as the largest fish in the ocean reaching to about 40 feet in length. In spite of the large size of this shark, it is known to feed upon tiny plants […]
SharkoFiles: Shortfin Mako
Undoubtedly, the shortfin mako sharks are among the most fascinating and attractive sharks in existence. One of the prominent attributes the sharks are well known for being their unique physical appearances. The shortfin mako sharks are distinguished from their counterparts due to their prominent coloration. They have colors ranging from deep purples to bright indigo […]
SharkoFiles: Greenland Shark
The Greenland sharks are known for their long life span. In fact, there is no known vertebrate that has a longer life span. The carbon dating of the nuclei in the Greenland shark eye lens indicates that the oldest Greenland shark may be over 500 years of age. Generally, Greenland sharks are slow swimmer with […]
SharkoFiles: Porbeagle Shark
The Porbeagle Shark is also known as Mackerel Shark or Porgie. It is called Mackerel shark simply because porbeagle shark feeds on mackerel. The porbeagle shark has a worldwide distribution ranging from the both sides of North Atlantic to North Africa coasts. The porbeagle can live comfortably in a cold water due to its ability […]
SharkoFiles: Lemon Shark
The lemon sharks are sturdy and powerful sharks closely related to the great white sharks. They are one of the most fascinating and the most researched species of shark that is rarely discussed. The reason why they are called ‘lemon sharks’ is due to the brown or yellow skin coloration. In terms of size, the […]