Crocodile shark

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Distributed across Chile, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Chordata (хордовые)

Class

Chondrichthyes (хрящевые рыбы)

Order

Lamniformes (ламнообразные)

Family

Pseudocarchariidae

Genus

Pseudocarcharias

Species

Pseudocarcharias kamoharai (Crocodile shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 강남상어

Japanese Mizuwani

Spanish Tiburón cocodrilo

French Requin crocodile

German Krokodilhai

Portuguese Tubarão Cachorro

Arabic قِرش تِمساح

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crocodile shark?

The scientific name of Crocodile shark is Pseudocarcharias kamoharai. It belongs to the genus Pseudocarcharias.

What is the conservation status of Crocodile shark?

Crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crocodile shark live?

Crocodile shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Crocodile shark belong to?

Crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) belongs to the genus Pseudocarcharias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pseudocarchariidae.

Is Crocodile shark endangered?

No, Crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Crocodile shark belong to?

Crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).