No, not cousins of Catzilla, these are bottom feeders and comprise the largest family of sharks with 160 species. Their name refers to their catlike eyes. They are generally small-12-39" long, found around seabeds in temperate and tropical seas worldwide, and are not harmful to humans. Because they are bottom feeders, their markings represent camouflage seen from above depending on their environment to help avoid predators. Some examples:
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Blackmouth catshark
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| Chain catshark-they are biofluorescent thought to be a means of communication |
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Coral catshark
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Small spotted catshark
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Mandarin catshark
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