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4. Morphology
6. Reproduction
7. Sharks most likely seen by Divers in Fiji
18. Ecology
19. Sharks in Peril
20. What can be done?
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2. Sharks

3. Taxonomy

Vertebrates
Chondrichthyes

Sharks

Among many Orders:

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks)

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)

Approx. 400 Species

Records

 
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