Crocodile Shark [Pseudocarcharias]

Description

Pseudocarcharias is the only genus within the family Pseudocarchariidae, known for its single species, the Crocodile Shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai). This small, pelagic shark is distinctive for its elongated body and snout, large eyes adapted to deep-water environments, and unique teeth that resemble those of a crocodile, hence its common name. It inhabits tropical and temperate waters worldwide, typically found offshore in deep waters. Despite its wide distribution, it is rarely encountered by humans due to its deep-water habitat. The Crocodile Shark primarily feeds on small fish and cephalopods. Its reproductive strategy is ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to fully formed young. Due to its rarity and deep-sea habitat, little is known about its behavior and ecology, making it a subject of interest for marine biologists and conservationists.

Species

Crocodile Shark [Pseudocarcharias kamoharai]

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