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→Orectolobiformes
*Bullhead sharks (Heterodontidae, 9 species)
*Bullhead sharks (Heterodontidae, 9 species)
====[[Orectolobiformes]]====
====[[Orectolobiformes]]====
Carpet sharks, so-named for the intricate patterns resembling oriental carpeting. Most species are small bottom dwellers; the exception is the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), at up to 60 feet in length it is the largest living fish.
Carpet sharks, so-named for the intricate patterns resembling oriental carpeting. Most species are small bottom dwellers; the exception is the whale shark (''Rhincodon typus''), at up to 60 feet in length it is the largest living fish.
*Collared carpetsharks (Parascyllidae, 8 species)
*Collared carpetsharks (Parascyllidae, 8 species)
*Blind sharks (Brachaeluridae, 2 species)
*Blind sharks (Brachaeluridae, 2 species)
*Nurse sharks (Ginglymostomatidae, 3 species)
*Nurse sharks (Ginglymostomatidae, 3 species)
*Whale shark (Rhiniodontidae, 1 species)
*Whale shark (Rhiniodontidae, 1 species)
====[[Lamniformes]]====
====[[Lamniformes]]====
Mackerel sharks. Most species identified by a robust appearance; all lack a nictating membrane over the eyes.
Mackerel sharks. Most species identified by a robust appearance; all lack a nictating membrane over the eyes.