family
Lamnidae
Lamnidae is a family in the order Lamniformes. This database currently files 1 species under it, 1 of them threatened, recorded across 42 countries.
- Species filed
- 1
- Threatened
- 1
- Countries recorded
- 42
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- 1.09 t
What is in Lamnidae?
1 genus filed directly under this family.
Carcharodon
1 species
Best-known members of Lamnidae
Ranked by popularity score.

Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
How threatened is Lamnidae?
1 of 1 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| VUVulnerable | 1 | 100% |
Where is Lamnidae recorded?
Species on file in this family with sighting records in each country. Recorded sightings, not natural ranges.
- None on record
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
All species in Lamnidae
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great white shark | Carcharodon carcharias | Lamnidae | Vulnerable | 1.09 t | 42 |