Ginglymostomatidae
Ginglymostomatidae is a family of carpet sharks belonging to the order Orectolobiformes. The family name is derived from the Greek words "ginglymos" meaning hinge and "stoma" meaning mouth, referring to the hinge-like jaw structure of these sharks. This family currently contains three recognized genera: Ginglymostoma, Nebrius, and Pseudoginglymostoma.
Members of the Ginglymostomatidae family are characterized by their elongated, flattened bodies, broad heads, and the
The most well-known species within this family is the nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, which is widely distributed