Carcharhinidae

Carcharhinidae (Carcharhinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 57 known species. Key genus groups include Carcharhinus, Galeocerdo, Glyphis, Isogomphodon, Lamiopsis, and Loxodon. Among its members, 37 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Ground Sharks (Carcharhiniformes).