There are around 40 species in this family. They are 1-6 feet in length and have two dorsal fins, an anal fin, and round eyes. They are found in temperate and tropical waters around the world. Most species are found from in waters from the shoreline to the shelf. A few species are found in deep ocean waters. They eat fish and
crustaceans.
 Endangered in NH |
 Threatened in NH |
 Introduced |
 Endangered in US |
 Threatened in US |
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| New Hampshire Species |
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North/Central American Species |
| Dusky Smoothhound Shark |
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Brown Smoothhound
Gray Smoothhound
Gulf of Mexico Smoothhound
Leopard Shark
Narrowfin Smoothhound
Sharpnose Smoothhound
Sicklefin Smoothhound
Smalleye Smoothhound
Tope Shark
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