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Sand shark is a term for three species of sharks in the family Odontaspididae. They are voracious predators that live in shallow coastal waters and are potentially dangerous to humans. Learn more about their characteristics, distribution, and conservation status.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Sand sharks, also known as sand tiger sharks, gray nurse sharks or ragged tooth sharks, are mackerel sharks of the family Odontaspididae. They are found worldwide in temperate and tropical waters. The three species are in two genera.
Jul 31, 2012 · Sand Sharks: Directed by Mark Atkins. With Corin Nemec, Brooke Hogan, Vanessa Evigan, Eric Scott Woods. The residents of a small town team up to kill a group of evolved sharks that can swim in sand, and are terrorizing local beaches.
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Learn about sand sharks, also known as sand tiger sharks, gray nurse sharks, and ragged tooth sharks. Find out their physical characteristics, behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation status.
What is a Sand Shark? The Sand Shark, scientifically known as Carcharias taurus, belongs to the Odontaspididae family. It is a part of the mackerel shark group, which includes famous species like the Great White and Mako sharks. They have slim bodies that range from light gray to brownish on top, with a creamy white belly.
The sand tiger shark ( Carcharias taurus ), gray nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark or blue-nurse sand tiger, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It inhabits the continental shelf, from sandy shorelines (hence the name sand tiger shark) and submerged reefs to a depth of around 191 m (627 ft). [2] .
Sand tiger shark is a name for three species of sharks with large teeth and predatory habits. Learn about their distribution, natural history, diet, and threats from Britannica.
