Lamniformes Odontaspididae Mitsukurinidae Brianna Bunning Lamniformes Family name means.. ?? Mackerel Sharks 7 families; 15 species total Lamniformes includes Great Whites, Goblin Sharks, Megamouth Sharks, and the extinct Megalodon. Mackerel sharks maintain a higher body temperature than the water they live in, have 5 gill slits, and 2 dorsal fins. Mitsukurinidae Family name means.. ?? Sharks with beak-like snout and protrusive jaws Only 1 extant species The only living shark in this family is the Goblin Shark, a deep sea shark that has only been seen roughly 50 times since its discovery in 1897. This family is presumed to be around 90 million years old or longer. Goblin Shark/Vampire Shark Mitsukurina owstoni Mid-waters near Japan, Southern Africa, and New Zealand Carnivore: sharks, deep sea fish Lifespan Unknown Average 10-18 feet Goblin sharks range from pinkish grey to bubblegum pink in color; their color comes from their transparent skin. Odontaspididae Family name means… ?? Sand Sharks 3 extant species Sand Sharks are typically seen close to shores, and are typically not dangerous. Sand Sharks are the only sharks that come to the surface to gulp air, but not to breath. The air goes into their stomach, which makes the shark more buoyant so it can be motionless as it watches for prey. Sand Tiger Shark Carcharias taurus Found in all oceans except for the eastern Pacific Carnivore: Mackerels, bony fish Lives 15+ years 6.5 - 10.5 feet in length Sand Tiger Shark pups eat their siblings. Smalltooth / Bumpytail Sand Tiger Odontaspis ferox Lives near the bottom of rocky reefs in tropical waters Carnivore: Herrings, porgies, and other bony fish Lives 7 years 410+cm They are sometimes caught during bottom trawling, though they are rarely encountered. Bigeye Sand Tiger Odontaspis noronhai Lives in tropical waters globally Carnivore: bony fishes and squid 7 years 12 ft in length Extremely rare species of mackerel shark; it’s rarely seen and not much is known about it. .