Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchii)

The Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchii) class has 512 species in the Guppies.za.net fish encyclopedia, 22 of which are kept in home aquariums.

Orders

• Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes) 255 species, 10 aquarium
• Bullhead and Horn sharks (Heterodontiformes) 9 species, 4 aquarium
• Frill and cow sharks (Hexanchiformes) 6 species, 1 aquarium
• Mackerel sharks (Lamniformes) 16 species
• Carpet sharks (Orectolobiformes) 37 species, 2 aquarium
• Sawfishes (Pristiformes) 7 species
• Bramble, Sleeper and Dogfish sharks (Squaliformes) 111 species
• Angel sharks (Squatiniformes) 18 species
• Electric rays (Torpediniformes) 53 species, 5 aquarium