Rhizoprionodon

Rhizoprionodon is a genus of requiem sharks, family Carcharhinidae, commonly known as sharpnose sharks because of their long, pointed snouts.

Species

 * Rhizoprionodon acutus (Rüppell, 1837) (Milk shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon lalandii (J. P. Müller & Henle, 1839) (Brazilian sharpnose shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon longurio (D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1882) (Pacific sharpnose shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon oligolinx V. G. Springer, 1964 (Grey sharpnose shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon porosus (Poey, 1861) (Caribbean sharpnose shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon taylori (Ogilby, 1915) (Australian sharpnose shark)
 * Rhizoprionodon terraenovae (J. Richardson, 1836) (Atlantic sharpnose shark)