Galapagos shark
A species of Carcharhinus, Also known as Mackerel shark Scientific name : Carcharhinus galapagensis Genus : Carcharhinus
Galapagos shark, A species of Carcharhinus
Also known as:
Mackerel shark
Botanical name: Carcharhinus galapagensis
Genus: Carcharhinus
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Description
Often encountered around oceanic islands such as the Galapagos, the galapagos shark is a world traveler that migrates along warm waters. One of the largest sharks, it has few predators other than humans. Often over-fished in some areas, the fins are used for shark fin soup. It is a curious fish who can be quite persistent, even becoming aggressive to humans who are fishing or diving.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Ground sharks Family
Requiem sharks Genus
Carcharhinus Species
Galapagos shark 
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