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About All Sharks


BY. SHAUN LEVY


SHARK FAMILIES: There are more then 350 know species of sharks today, which can
all be placed under 8 scientific orders that contain 30 families. They are
placed into these categories by their shared characteristics, this is called
taxonomy. The more closeley related species are placed in another family in the
order.

SQUAINIFORMES: The angel shark as they are commonly known are
characterized by their RAY like flattened bodies. This order has one family
which is called SQUATINDAE that contains about 13 species. The maximum size
that can be attained by any one of these species is 4-6 feet in length.

PRISTIOPHORIFORMES: These shark are known as the saw shark. This order has only
has one family

PHISTOPHORIFORMES which contains five species. These sharks are
easy to recongnize due to the fact that they posses an ellongated blade like
snout that is lined with sharp teeth along the edges, thus, the name saw sharks.


SQUALIFORMES: The order......

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