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Lamnidae



shark family




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    Family Lamnidae (salmon sharks, mako sharks, white sharks, and relatives)Distinguished by 2 dorsal fins, of which the 1st is much larger than the 2nd and the rear end of its base situated well in advance of the pelvic fins; caudal fin lunate (crescent-shaped), its axis…


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