Sand tiger shark  (Carcharias taurus)

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Glossary

Anal fin: In fish, an unpaired fin on the under surface of a fish, behind the anus.
Dorsal fin: In fish, the unpaired fin found on the back of the body.
Ovoviviparous: Method of reproduction whereby the egg shell is weakly formed and young hatch inside the mother; they are nourished by their yolk sac and then born.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (April, 2009)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Fishbase (July, 2002)
    http://www.fishbase.org
  3. National Marine Fisheries Service (July, 2002)
    http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/species/fish/sandtiger_shark.html
  4. Burnie, D. (2001) Animal. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  5. Australian Museum (July, 2002)
    http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/students/focus/grey.htm
  6. Bannister, K. (1989) The Book of the Shark. Quintet Publishing Ltd, London.
  7. Sydney Aquarium (July, 2002)
    http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/Downloads/CLA/Yr3-6/SAQ_YR3-6_Sharks%20Worksheet.pdf