| Ground Sharks. Order Carcharhiniformes |
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Page 1 of 6 Ground sharks are the largest, and the most 'typical' of shark orders.
The Ground Sharks are the largest of shark orders with 277 currently identified species. Within the Ground Sharks are several of the better known sharks, as well a few of the more dangerous ones. Ground Sharks include Bull Sharks, Hammerheads, Blacktip, and Catsharks.  Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas). Illustration: R. Aidan Martin While some of the Shark orders show great diversity as well as highly specialized characteristics, Ground Sharks enjoy more commonality within their order. Further, they tend to be generally adapted, able to flourish in a broad array of habitats and enjoy a wide range of prey. Recent DNA evidence is showing that species of some of the Ground Shark families did not evolve from common ancestors, suggesting that there will be upcoming revisions to how certain species are classified. |
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