Overview
Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. As apex predators in many marine ecosystems, sharks play a critical role in maintaining the health and balance of ocean food webs.
Current status
Sharks is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently.