Sand tiger shark
(Carcharias taurus)

Classification

Species: Carcharias taurus
Genus: Carcharias
Family: Carchariidae - Ragged-tooth sharks
Order: Lamniformes - Mackerel sharks
Class: Elasmobranchii - Sharks and Rays
Superclass: Chondrichthyes - Cartilaginous fishes

General data

Scientific names: Sand tiger shark
Habitat: Saltwater
Climates: Tropical, Subtropical
Native to coasts of: Africa, Europe, Asia, Asia, North America, South America, Australia & Oceania
Distribution: Indian ocean, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

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