Sharks

Hammerhead Sharks Pictures The hammerhead sharks are a group of sharks in the family Sphyrnidae, so named for the unusual and distinctive structure of their heads, which are flattened and laterally extended into a "hammer" shape called a "cephalofoil". Most hammerhead species are placed in the genus Sphyrna; some authorities place the winghead shark in its own genus, Eusphyra. Many, not necessarily mutually exclusive, functions have been proposed for the cephalofoil, including sensory reception, maneuvering, and prey manipulation. Hammerheads are found worldwide in warmer waters along coastlines and continental shelves. Unlike most sharks, hammerheads usually swim in schools. Some of these schools can be found near the Cocos Islands by Costa Rica. Hammerhead Sharks Pictures

Mako Sharks Pictures Isurus is a genus of mackerel sharks in the family Lamnidae, commonly known as the mako sharks. There are two living species, the common shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) and the rare longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus), and several extinct species known from fossils. They range in length from 9 to 15 feet, and have an average weight of 1,750 lbs. The Lamnidae family also includes sharks such as the great white shark and porbeagle. Mako Sharks Pictures

Sand Sharks Pictures Sand sharks are commonly found in the shallow and sandy water of sea. Theirs scudding near the cosatal areas christens them the name Sand sharks. Their emergence is found in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Maine. Being brownish by their color the length of an adult Sand shark has been measured 4 to 10 fit. Their exceptional symptom is theirs floating on the sea water after gulping the air and targeting the vulnerable creature their prey for fulfilling the need of hunger. The teeth of Sand sharks are too sharp and just like the needle to capture and eat the different types of marine creatures specially the fishes of the sea. Sand Sharks Pictures

Goblin Sharks Pictures Being similar to the Nurse shark the Goblin shark also is a marine creature inhibiting in the deep water sea. Its name to have been assigned to it was mooted out in Japan where it was spotted first time. Exceptionalness of Goblin shark is its snout looking like a long beak and its pinkish color being seemingly on the verge of bleeding profusely. Even a minor bruise or injury getting caused on any part of its belly starts spewing the blood profusely. Goblin sharks have the same characteristics which the Nurse shark possesses in its entity. Goblin sharks feed on a variety of organisms that live in deep waters. Some of their known meals or preys include the deep-sea squid, crabs and common fishes. Though it can be found any where in the oceanic world, Japan and Australia are the suitable places where Goblin sharks are found in a large number due to there’s favorable climate for their dwellings Goblin Sharks Pictures

Galapagos Sharks Pictures Galapagos Shark is just like the common sharks found in the sea water. Being 10 fit by its length the Galapagos Shark was spotted in 1905 in the water of Galapagos ocean following which it was named after. Galapagos Shark is scientifically known by archarhinus galapagensis. Cuddling beneath approximately 200 fit sea water, the Galapagos Shark bears dark Grey color on its body and has long rounded snout. Being viviparous creature the Galapagos Shark gives birth 6 to 17 pups in a litter at a time and eat smaller fishes and octopus in the sea. Being canabilistic creature the Galapagos Sharks eat even their own species being young and vulnerable for attack. Galapagos Sharks Pictures