Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Crocodile Shark
Reference |
IB0081 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Crocodile Shark - PSEUDOCARCHARIIDAE |
Common Name |
Crocodile Shark |
Scientific Name |
Pseudocarcharias kamoharai |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Crocodile Shark gets its name from its habit of snapping furiously when removed from the water. Its very large eyes indicate that it is nocturnal or occupies deep waters. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |