A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.

Somniosus microcephalus, a large shark that inhabits the northern Atlantic Ocean.

A shark, Negaprion brevirostris, growing up to 10 feet long and found along the Atlantic coast of North and South America.

A species of carpet shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, family Stegostomatidae, covered in black and white stripes.

plural of ground shark

Any shark of the order Lamniformes, having two dorsal fins an anal fin, five gill slits and eyes without nictitating membrane / Any shark of the family Lamnidae.

plural of Greenland shark

The fin of a shark, specifically the dorsal, pectoral or caudal fin. / (roofing) An upward curled felt side lap or end lap.

plural of hammerhead shark

A species of hammerhead shark, Eusphyra blochii, in the family Sphyrnidae, named for the remarkably wide lobes on its head. It is the sole species in its genus.