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Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus): One of the largest species of shark, the basking shark is a filter feeder that feeds on plankton.
Blue shark (Prionace glauca): A highly migratory species commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its bright blue coloration and slender body.
Common smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias): A small dogfish shark found on the seafloor in coastal waters.
Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus): A relatively large coastal shark found in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its gray-brown coloration.
Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias): Although sightings are rare, the great white shark is present in the Mediterranean Sea and is known as one of the most powerful predators.
Hammerhead sharks (Sphyrnidae family): Multiple species of hammerhead sharks, such as the scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) and the great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran), are found in the Mediterranean Sea. They are known for their distinctive head shapes.
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris): A relatively small coastal shark found in shallow waters, often near mangroves and estuaries.
Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum): A bottom-dwelling shark known for its docile nature. It is common in coastal waters and coral reefs.
Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias): A small deepwater shark found in the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by its elongated snout.
Porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus): A pelagic species found in deep waters, known for its streamlined body and sharp teeth.
Shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus): A fast-swimming pelagic species known for its speed and powerful jaws.
Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias): A small deepwater shark with spines near the dorsal fins.
Thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus): A pelagic shark known for its elongated tail fin, which it uses to stun prey.
Tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus): A coastal shark commonly found in Mediterranean waters, characterized by its gray-brown coloration and small dorsal fins.
White shark (Carcharodon carcharias): Although rare, the white shark has been known to inhabit parts of the Mediterranean Sea.