description Tope shark Overview
The tope shark is Galeorhinus galeus, a temperate-water houndshark in the family Triakidae. It has a worldwide distribution and is the only living species in the genus Galeorhinus. The species occurs in marine environments associated with temperate regions and is identified in references by both its common name and scientific name. The tope is also called the soupfin shark, so those names refer to the same shark rather than to separate species.
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Is the tope shark the same as the soupfin shark?
Yes. The tope shark and soupfin shark are common names for Galeorhinus galeus.
What genus is the tope shark in?
The tope shark is the only living species in the genus Galeorhinus. Its family is Triakidae, the houndsharks.
Where do tope sharks live?
Tope sharks occur in temperate marine regions and have a worldwide distribution. They are associated with ocean environments rather than freshwater habitats.
What kind of shark is Galeorhinus galeus?
It is a temperate-water houndshark. The species is a marine member of Triakidae and is also known by the name soupfin shark.
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