Shark Database

10 Largest Sharks
10 Weirdest Sharks in the World
Top 10 Shark Diving Destinations
Ground Sharks - Carcharhiniformes
Bullhead Sharks - Heterodontiformes
Cow and Frilled Sharks - Hexanchiformes
Mackerel Sharks - Lamniformes
Carpet Sharks - Orectolobiformes
Sawsharks - Pristiophoriformes
Dog and Angelfish Sharks - Squaliformes
Angelsharks - Squatiniformes
Browse Sharks By Name

This shark database is a resource for you to learn about more about sharks and help you be Shark Free. You’ll learn about their biology and their behaviour. The shark profiles are accompanied by images and videos to facilitate identification of sharks in the wild.
Most of the video is from Rob Stewart’s library or has been donated by Rob’s friends from all over the world.

Bibliography

● Ebert, David A., Sarah L. Fowler, and Leonard JV Compagno. Sharks of the world: a fully illustrated guide. Wild Nature Press, 2013.
● Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2018.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 06/2018 )
● IUCN 2018. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2018-1. http://www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 05 July 2018.
● Parker, Steve, and Jane Parker. The encyclopedia of sharks. Firefly,1999.
● Worm, Boris, et al. “Global catches, exploitation rates, and rebuilding options for sharks.” Marine Policy 40 (2013): 194-204.

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You can help save the sharks. Sharks maintain the balance in the ocean, which regulates our planet’s oxygen. Right now, the Earth’s most important ecosystem is in danger of collapsing. This threatens all life in, and above, the ocean. If you are inspired to act here’s your call to action. Click below to make a difference. Pledge, Sign up and Donate, but most of all, spread the word!

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