Shark Terms Glossary

Below is a list of some of the more common shark terms used throughout this site and in the scientific community.

 

A

Ampullae of Lorenzini

 

B

Barbels

Bioluminescent

Bycatch

C

Cirri

 

E

Endemic

 

G

Genetic

Gills

 

I

IUCN Red List

 

N

Nocturnal

 

O

Oviparous

 

P

Placoid scales (dermal denticles)

 

S

Spiracles

Sympatric

 

V

Viviparous

 

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