subclass
Sharks and Rays
Elasmobranchii
Field notes
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Most observed native sharks and rays All
Native to the US, by observations.
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Haller's Round Ray
Urobatis halleri
3,376 observations
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Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
3,323 observations
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Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
2,837 observations
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Clearnose Skate
Rostroraja eglanteria
2,584 observations
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Bat Ray
Myliobatis californica
2,488 observations
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Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
1,983 observations
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Dusky Smooth-hound
Mustelus canis
1,906 observations
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Horn Shark
Heterodontus francisci
1,631 observations
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Little Skate
Leucoraja erinaceus
1,605 observations
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Great White Shark
Carcharodon carcharias
1,539 observations
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Cownose Ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
1,447 observations
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Big Skate
Beringraja binoculata
1,376 observations
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Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
1,220 observations
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Shovelnose Guitarfish
Pseudobatos productus
1,172 observations
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Thornback Guitarfish
Platyrhinoidis triseriata
1,161 observations