Lamnidae

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Family: Lamnidae

Group: Fish, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Carcharodon carchariaswhite sharkApparently can occur throughout the region, but seems to have been primarily found during El niño years (with increased water temperatures).
Isurus oxyrinchusshortfin makoNot currently known from the region, but it has been found a little south and may occasionally stray into Southeast Alaskan waters.
Lamna ditropissalmon sharkExpected throughout the region.