Crocodile Shark
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Printed Date: 29 Jan 2026 at 4:40pm
Topic: Crocodile Shark
Posted By: Catchelot
Subject: Crocodile Shark
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2020 at 6:43pm
If there is any unique species in the ocean, this is the one! A specialized inhabitant of the mesopelagic zone. Its called "Crocodile Shark" scientific name is "Pseudocarcharias kamoharai". And it is the only species in it's family " Pseudocarchariidae ". ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |