Carcharias
Carcharias is a genus of sharks in the family Odontaspididae, within the order Lamniformes. The genus currently has one living representative, Carcharias taurus, commonly known as the sand tiger shark or gray nurse shark in parts of its range. Fossil records indicate several extinct species have been assigned to Carcharias, illustrating a broader historical diversity.
Carcharias taurus is a relatively bulky, elongated shark with a pointed snout and a gray-brown dorsal surface
Habitat and distribution are wide but show regional variability. The species occurs in subtropical and warm-temperate
Reproduction is ovoviviparous, with embryos developing inside eggs that hatch within the female and pups born
Conservation status is of concern in many regions. The IUCN lists Carcharias taurus as Vulnerable globally,