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*Bullhead sharks (Heterodontidae, 9 species)  
 
*Bullhead sharks (Heterodontidae, 9 species)  
 
====[[Orectolobiformes]]====  
 
====[[Orectolobiformes]]====  
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[[File:Zebra shark.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Zebra shark (''Stegostoma fasciatum'')]]
 
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)
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*Nurse sharks (Ginglymostomatidae, 3 species)
 
*Nurse sharks (Ginglymostomatidae, 3 species)
 
*Whale shark (Rhiniodontidae, 1 species)
 
*Whale shark (Rhiniodontidae, 1 species)
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====[[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.
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