Lamnidae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Lamnidae
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Carcharodon carcharias | white shark | Apparently can occur throughout the region, but seems to have been primarily found during El niño years (with increased water temperatures). |
Isurus oxyrinchus | shortfin mako | Not currently known from the region, but it has been found a little south and may occasionally stray into Southeast Alaskan waters. |
Lamna ditropis | salmon shark | Expected throughout the region. |