The basking shark is a member of the family of the basking sharks (Cetorhinidae), and the order of the Lamniformes (mackerel sharks) . The basking shark can be found globally in cooler and temperate waters. This shark migrates and can be found in the upper layers of the ocean until a depth of approximately 200 meters. The … Read more
The angel shark belongs to the family of the angel sharks (Squatinidae) and the order of the angel sharks (Squatiniformes). This shark is named for its graceful, ‘winglike’ pectoral fins. It is a typical bottom dweller, most frequently observed on sandy bottoms, where it can cover itself in the sand, leaving only its eyes visible. In … Read more
Sharks primarily live in saltwater, but some species can be found in brackish and freshwater. Sharks and rays (Elasmobranchii) are a subclass of the cartilaginous fishes ( (Chondrichthyes). The species in this subclass have jaws, paired fins and nostrils, a heart with its chambers in series, and skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. The North Sea is … Read more