All 5 White Sharks and Their Bizarre Relatives

[@ClintsReptiles]

Big thanks to Ridge for sending all these awesome wallets and the daily driver kit - and supporting the channel! Here’s the site if you want to check them out! > ridge.com/clint

[@Coldnfallen]

Bring up the spiny dogfish shark. It's one high schools dissect! And they are just cool...

[@vivalavivarium]

Can you show the full tree, I like to print them out

[@Noot-Noot7305]

2:22 I could’ve sworn they did too so I looked into it. Great whites roll their eyes when the bite into prey. Apparently great white sharks have a harden sheath on the back of their eyes so when roll them back they’re protected. The process of rolling them back at certain angles can look like a nictitating membrane going over the eye because the shark eyes are so dark.

[@Siberius-]

With intra-uterine cannibalism, can ALL the sand-tiger shark babies get too injured to continue living? Like how there's usually no winners in a knife fight...

[@Riprattle]

You left out the CROCODILE SHARK!! THE SMALLEST LAMNIFORM

[@loriw2661]

“This means they give birth to two Hunger Games victors at a time.” The best Clint line ever!! 🦈

[@Nyxira]

I so strongly agree that I'd also been about to comment on the same quote XD It's too brilliant.

[@NitroIndigo]

Sharks are like modern non-avian dinosaurs: they're characterised as larger-than-life scary predators, partly thanks to a Stephen Spielberg movie, so people tend to forget that the smaller species exist.

[@kingcosworth2643]

It isn't just Spielberg that gave sharks a bad rap, the dead holiday going dudes and dudettes whose body parts are chilling (ha, snort) in the morgue help to make Sharks appear a little bitey as well.

[@eden_valentina]

@@kingcosworth2643 most humans being attacked by sharks is due to ignorance on their part (ignoring signs and information warning tourists) after all the ocean is their home not ours.

[@purpleYamask]

Interesting fact on goblin shark jaws: Originally the genus had several species because specimens would get preserved with the jaws locked at different states of protrusion (usually due to organ inflation during decompression) and because of specimen rarity and lack of wild encounters scientists didn't realize it was a single swinging mechanism and the specimens were just different sizes.

[@kingcosworth2643]

A great example of how science is a constant and unrelenting search for the absolute truth, but until this search is over on a particular topic the current knowledge is always the absolute truth anyway. It was the absolute truth at one stage that the earth was the centre of the universe, another example being that light is made up of particles, or packets, of mass instead been massless waves of electromagnetic energy.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Dinosaur December is less than a week away!!!

[@crucix1483]

Yes! Can't wait!

[@teshlafreeman4040]

Eeep I love dinosaurs! I play ark just to get more Dino in my life lol

[@crucix1483]

@@teshlafreeman4040 Same We need more dino games!

[@a-life]

Let's gooooo

[@ProsauropodPropagandist]

GASP

[@d0peshow]

I really hope Clint is a dad because a) he has a very unique way of explaining things, and b) his jokes fit the role. Thanks for another neat, informative video.

[@alexlevesque9687]

He is

[@mpk6664]

I believe he has two kids

[@soupwithfork69]

He has two little kiddos, he's made couple videos with them !

[@Amandaaa2244]

He has 3 kiddos! Wife just gave birth recently!

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

@@Amandaaa2244 omg I didn't know! Big congrats to the lovely couple - or, I should say, the lovely family!

[@RS14988]

Is the Lamniforme shark the best pet for you? No. Is it the best pet shark for you? Still no. Is it just about one of the coolest things ever? Gonna vote yes on this.

[@Gildedmuse]

Haha, really expected him to rate the laminformes on his five categories

[@jimkimball4288]

@@Gildedmuse 0.5 out of 5. Upfront cost? Quite alot even if you illegally catch one yourself & build a tank massive enough not to mention feeding, hardiness? Maybe a 1 since most seem to have a good range so temps might not be an issue, handleability? Who are you kidding? Care? Probably 1 or 1.5. Availability? Depends on how big your boat or your wallet is😂

[@Gildedmuse]

@@jimkimball4288 "Handlability? Well, seeing as if you try and handle one you're likely to end up with no hands...."

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

Just wanted to say: NO shark species is suitable as a pet. And now, my neurodivergent waffling about it, for anyone who might buy a cute baby shark at a pet shop (or wherever), is below. (TL;DR = DON'T.) The last paragraph is fairly cohesive. You might see at a pet store a baby "cat shark" (aka bamboo shark), barely 20cm (8") long, or even a "deal" on one still developing in its weird, alien-lookinh egg, translucent brown ("mermaid's purse" makes sense when you see it). But they're not a good pet. "Small" is a relative term, especially for an aquatic animal, and the shop clerk might say that they won't need a big tank cos they're not active swimmers like most sharks and so "a smaller tank is fine for em", thus cementing the idea of the tank requirements being fairly manageable. But it's just not. A lot of them don't survive long in captivity, and languish as they do. Those electrical sensors are constantly irritated by every one of the many electronic devices you'll need for even a basic saltwater tank, just as one note that most folks forget. But the sad part is that most people find that they're _"bored"_ by the sharks, cos they expect a majestic, cruising, toothy trophy, but bamboo sharks mostly lie around (don't need to stay moving like most species) and their small mouths have small teeth for small, slow prey. They _can_ dart fast, which is often prompted by bored hobbyists to "make him do something cool", harassing the poor animal into stress and injury. Even if you don't mind a "lazy" shark, the tank requirements (size, minimising stray current, safe substrate and decor, suitable tankmates [many fish pick at the little sharks, & they eat little fish & inverts])... If it survives even then... It's not worth it, for you or the shark. Same for any animal that gets large, needs expensive setups, intensive or speciality care (including feeding requirements)... That is: REALLY think it through. Don't impulse-buy animals (most places hold; some require a deposit, and can get another one). Sleep on it, and research the dickens out of it first. And avoid animals known to have a low survival rate in captivity. (Many more lost their lives on the way to that one being at the shop for 2 days.) And speaking of, talk to the shop selling animals like that, and don't give them your patronage if they continue. Cheers

[@Gildedmuse]

@@mookinbabysealfurmittens I can't 100% speak for the others, but that was certainly the joke I was making. Clint has used his "Is [blank] the best pet [blank]" for you in a variety of situations where it clearly isn't; not only that but certain species such as dolphins and whales, should simply never be kept as pets (his aquarium series has a lot of these) regardless of the circumstances. It's always a point he makes very clear in his videos, so I assume that like myelf the others were expressing surprise he didn't continue using this system despite the fact he would have had to end up ranking such creatures as the great white.

[@OpEditorial]

The fact that basking sharks, whale sharks and megamouth sharks all have minuscule but still present teeth is a mildly terrifying reminder these gentle giants evolved from something every bit as scary as "Meg"

[@joningalls4958]

This is the coolest video I’ve seen in a while. Nice work!

[@Jovixgal]

Your enthusiasm and... Whimsy (?) are contagious. Sharks will always strike fear in my heart but the way you're so excited in your presentation draw me in. I'm not a reptile lover by any stretch if the imagination but I LOVE your channel.

[@Nigel_BC]

I love thresher sharks! However I think my favorite of the mackerel sharks is the salmon shark. I think they’re really cute and I just find them relatable for some reason. Maybe it’s their affinity for salmon lol. Fun fact about thresher sharks, The whip of their tail is so powerful that sometimes it can split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen creating bubbles!

[@tulsacaupain2882]

😂😂😂 👋🏾

[@moonlight-tk5xy]

I would love to see an episode about the Marsupials so the infraclass Marsupialia. 😊 This is absolutely the best class. It contains the Thylacine and the Tasmanian Devil. How can it therefore not be the best?

[@ClintsReptiles]

You might be onto something!

[@Thefrogbread]

Wallabies 😃

[@BinroWasRight]

A phylogeny video on MY FAVORITE ORDER OF SHARKS *SWOONS*. Clint, watching you nerd out over these ridiculously amazing animals is a dream come true 💙💙

[@kat1984]

Thank you for making this video. I LOVE sharks! They're fascinating and very misunderstood. I hope their populations can rebound

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

I dont think they're all that misunderstood. Shark species that hunt in shallow waters don't typically attack humans, but the deep ocean is another story. If you're unlucky enough to be stranded out in the middle of the ocean without a boat, some species of shark WILL eat you given the opportunity. Look no further than the U.S.S. Indianapolis for evidence.

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

People should stop EATING them and hunting them for "sport".

[@Meipmeep]

My uncle has done a lot of work in researching the shark populations and how to help with artificial insemenation for great white females!

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

@@Meipmeep That's cool!

[@engreem9281]

They probably won't unfortunately

[@captainchewbacca1407]

This is awesome Clint! I recently wrote a review paper on cannibalism in the animal kingdom and had a large section on the Lamniforme's oophagy for my senior seminar in biology. Great to see this video so that more people can learn of this amazing behavior.

[@meddler-gz1ks]

I never knew this was a thing, it's immensely fascinating and I have a new favorite shark

[@bobbiec2829]

THANK YOU for this video! Marine animals, particularly sharks were my first love, aside from my pups, as a kid. I've swam with many types of sharks...whale sharks, blacktip reef sharks, bonnetheads and nurse sharks to name a few. Then last year I took my bucket list trip and went cage diving with great white sharks at Guadalupe Island, which is the mecca for these amazing creatures 💙🦈💙

[@titansnakehistoric5814]

Speaking of suction feeding! Dunkleosteus, one of the largest Placoderms to ever exist, opened its jaws so fast, it created a vacuum where it'd be able to suck prey within range of slamming its jaws shut. It had one of the strongest bite forces of all time, a force of 8,000 Psi.

[@shroomyk]

These are some of my favorite sharks too! This video also really takes me back to my childhood. I had a VHS by National Geographic about all kinds of sharks, and it was one of my favorite things to watch over and over. I also really like Blue Sharks and Leopard Sharks.

[@alexlevesque9687]

Clint, you should do the orectolobiformes, squatiniformes, and heterodontiformes next! They may not be deadly, but they're probably my three favourite orders of shark!

[@jimkimball4288]

Theyre your favorite orders on the whole menu

[@SockyNoob]

None of the orders of shark are deadly.

[@alexlevesque9687]

@@SockyNoob *potentially deadly, my bad. Fact of the matter is people find the requiem and mackerel sharks exciting because of the danger factor that the media loves to advertise. The carpet, angel, and horn sharks don't have that danger factor but they're way cooler imo

[@cadenlikespigs]

I love how you are branching out of reptiles and making videos about other animals.

[@laurenwurtemberger5531]

Too bad he's already branded as Clint's Reptiles. He could have been Clint's Critters!

[@hamfranky]

The reptile clade is actually defined as the common ancestor and all descendants of any animal featured in Clint's videos.

[@holothuroid9111]

@@hamfranky So Hagfish are the hagfish of reptiles then?

[@amazonhippie7826]

I definitely want to see this type of video for all the other sharks. I’ve never been into shark week, but I enjoyed this video.

[@spencensawyersmom]

the short finned mako is my favorite shake makos in general are my favorite

[@Spag_Bol]

I love thresher sharks!! They constantly have a look of concern and anxiety on their faces XD

[@taigalilly]

Sharks and dinosaurs are my two favorite topics of conversation! My favorite sharks from this list are the basking sharks. I love them so much ❤

[@robertstuart9381]

Mako, Grey Nurse aka Sand Tiger Shark then Thresher and Great White. Thank you for an excellent mini doco, much appreciated.

[@Janeway1269]

I'm so thrilled you did an episode on this order of sharks! THANK YOU!! I would love for you to have a chance to swim with some sharks under safe guidance. It's certainly on my bucket list! A review would be awesome. Hoping for a moratorium on all shark fishing and reduction of by catch.

[@frisbyart]

Do the sleeper shark family next (the Greenland shark is my FAVORITE shark). My favorite of the lamniform are definitely Goblin sharks. I’ve just ALWAYS been a huge lover the most unusual looking species of any animals, with the exception of the entire seahorse/hippocampus family, because seahorses in general are freaking weird (and my favorite animal overall). Ask me, and it’s bound to be the weirdest (e.g. hagfish, Sumatran rhino, gharials, cassowaries, etc.).

[@midnightwitch5797]

I’m so happy you made a video on this family of sharks! The Short fin Mako is my favorite because of their speed and intelligence

[@rnmh1998]

Clint's Reptiles- the last wholesome place on the internet.

[@JMoore68]

This is awesome Clint. Went to school for these guys, and Short Fin Mako has been my favorite for a long time, but I LOVE me some Salmon Shark! Really cool to see you branching out!

[@oppaloopa3698]

I am OBSESSED with your energy!!! I love how you clearly love this topic and have a true passion for sharks and educating others. Keep it up!!!

[@wolfygrl24]

Another great video. Have to admit, when you were talking about the Great White Sharks and particularly their eyes, and how they roll them to the back of their head all I could think of was that scene in Jaws and then you played that clip, that was great.

[@TechnicallyAstral]

Great video! Would love to see Clint talk about Frilled sharks. They've always fascinated me.

[@dianthaweilepp5294]

Thanks!

[@KoolKyurem25]

I've loved Threshers since I was young. Very intriguing and unique in appearance.

[@puffix1246]

I really want more shark videos I love sharks so much

[@LyddleMetalHead]

This is my first video ive ever seen from this channel (and an older one at that) But i just had to comment how awesome this video is. Its incredibly informative yet not dull, its also entertaining! Ill be recommending to all my other shark loving friends!

[@cmh6122]

Hope I don't hurt your algorythm, but that was impressive. I got so tired of seeing NRA commercials that I became a premium member. Not only do I not see what the tube infests the interwebz with ad wise, but I play vids that can speak Mid=West U.S. English articulately a 2X speed. Love that there are folk willing to make such effort to inform the curious.

[@jadedjaws4952]

Sand tiger sharks are my absolute favorite of all the sharks, but I wouldn't mind more uncovered shark species in future videos!

[@HereticalKitsune]

Usually I love big animals, but my favorite mackerel shark, and general shark overall, is the Thresher. I love those loooong tail fins.

[@Mercedes_may]

I love these videos!! Can you do one about isopods???

[@felixflax19]

Wish this video was around when I was studying for my vertebrate life midterm - I had COVID-19 during the week we learned about sharks and this would’ve been helpful. Your channel will definitely help me for studying for the final (which will be amphibians and reptiles) lol

[@sharkladyindisguise]

Thank you for that goblin shark footage, I have NEVER seen that footage and it made me so happy to see!

[@dragonbane97x]

this is some of my favorite content on KZbin. I love that you feel comfortable going into these kind of videos. keep it up!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Love this format. Your favorite anything is the one you are looking and talking about at the time. Kinda like my fav song... the one playing now...

[@natedrawsthings]

Threshers are definitely my favourite. Love the long tail fin.

[@cjod33]

In Australia 'sand tigers' are called 'grey nurse '. I was just out diving with my son and a heap of them two days ago. One of the most placid of all the sharks in my experience. They like to be tickled along the belly.

[@bogwitchburke]

This. Guy. SHARKS. Your passion exudes from every line, instant subscribe!

[@DylanMatthewTurner]

This might be one of my fav videos you've made

[@naomiseraphina9718]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I am delighted by your channel, and I love your enthusiasm for learning and teaching. My personal favorite shark of all time WAS on the list in this video, and I was happy to see her mentioned. She is, of course, the Sand Tiger Shark, or Grey Nurse, or Ragged-Toothed Shark (so called, I believe, because of her adorable smile and her cuteness which is reminiscent of Raggedy Anne,). Why the Sand Tiger isn't more popular among shark fans is a mystery to me, and I simply put it down to bad taste. The Sand Tiger Shark has it all: grace, poise, charm, teeth, and just an edgy enough reputation to keep her interesting, without totally ruining swimming for everybody the way those party-pooping Great Whites and Tiger Sharks like to do. All in all, you just can't beat the sweet, Raggedy-Anne-esque grooviness of the good old Sand Tiger. Best wishes, and thanks for letting me throw in my two cents! --N

[@sr6061]

Clint I like your tie. Thank you for spreading knowledge. I play your videos for my second grade class as a reward for getting their work done. Thanks.

[@nickopeters]

27:45 In that picture, your Goblin Shark reminded me of the chondrostean bony fish called the paddlefish, which has a similarly extended snout.

[@NinjaDragonWhat]

PLEASE do a video about tiger sharks! I love them (and all sharks) and I love how enthusiastic you are about all these big fishies :D

[@S1CKTR1CKY]

Was not expecting a StanzFam clip! Awesome video!

[@cowsharkdefin6376]

Bigeye threshers always look like someone said something really mean to them and they're just about to cry. I just wanna hug them.

[@Uncivilcivilservice]

Love these videos! Any chance of a video covering the Squaliform sharks? Featuring my personal favourite shark, the Greenland Shark and their possibly mutually beneficial parasitic copepod eye infestation :D

[@cerberaodollam]

Way better than shark week!!! 1) cathartids next? Or vultures in some form. Please. 2) does Ridge make holsters too? Cuz...they should.

[@aboomination897]

Hey Clint, I just wanna say that the last couple uploads were GREAT and that I love the direction you're taking the channel.

[@Butternubs80085]

MORE SHARK VIDEOS!!! THERES NO ENOUGH GOOD SHARK VIDEOS ON KZbin!!! I LOVE YOUR EXCITMENT FOR SHARKS!!!

[@sohamsengupta6470]

I really enjoy threshers and true nurse sharks. The highly disproportionate upper caudal lobe and the rapid turnyness is something I really enjoy.

[@rjcalderon97]

Every time I go diving at the Wreck of the Caribsea, there is no shortage of Sand Tiger Sharks. I love swimming along side them and are absolute sweethearts about it. My all time favorite shark to this day.

[@WallStreet06]

Scary looking puppy dog nurse sharks. Love them. Dive with them on wrecks of nc. Hit me up.

[@PRicanRasta]

Those bloopers were great lmao, never seen you before but this is cool

[@waterdragon2224]

This was very interesting. First time checking out your channel. I’d love more shark videos like this. 👍

[@user-eh7ju2jj6r]

Clint originally: this creature might be a good pet for you Clint now: here's some wacky sharks I like both versions of Clint.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Your enthusiasm is totally infectious!

[@greendragon4058]

Seeing as I just found your Channel I'm binge-watching your content it's so fascinating I can't believe the time flies right by, you are very passionate about what you do I love that makes it easier to learn❤ new full-time subscriber Fun fact that the buzzsaw shark those teeth were found by a young man years ago up here and Barrow and years later he turned it into the National Geographic Society that is so cool to know that somebody you know found the fossil that was unknown

[@tigerman1978]

I have had the pleasure of diving with (from the top of my head) whitetip and blacktip reef shark, zebra shark, hammerhead shark, thresher shark, whaleshark, oceanic whitetip shark, lemon shark, and nurse shark and they all have one thing in common - unlike Nemo the clownfish they have never tried to or looked iterested in attacking me ;)

[@KetaceanKyle]

My favorite Lamniforme shark is probably the Common Thresher shark. As for what order to do next, I would like to see a video on either the Hexanchiformes or the Orectolobiformes , with the ladder having some of my favorite sharks like the Nurse Sharks and the Whale shark, and the former containing my absolute favorite Shark: the Broadnose Seven Gill. Though all orders of sharks would be pretty cool to learn about.

[@stars_overhead]

Hey Clint, you should look into shark rays! We have some in the Newport Aquarium just north of me and I think you'd love to see them.

[@BryanDuggan2010]

I'm 2 minutes into this video and I'm blown away by the new info. A+ ....I dove with sharks recently and instantly came to love them.

[@josephd4340]

Love these family tree videos! My favorite is the thresher sharks. I saw one once and it blew my mind.

[@novascotiasleepsounds6446]

I once caught a 6 foot salmon shark in a 12 foot rowboat off the coast of Victoria BC, it was during a el Nina year bringing the cold waters from the north

[@dannycasey7129]

I love these videos!

[@bluexwings]

These videos are fascinating! Can you do a video on Greenland Sharks? 😊

[@SyntheticAsylum]

You know, I really really liked your video. My headphones quit and with all my animals I couldn't hear it. Thank you! Love the content.

[@gothicshark]

common thresher shark is my favorite, I'm from Los Angeles, use to scuba dive a lot, and they were something we could see in the waters sometimes. They are awesome looking.

[@grimnight]

AH i was so happy when this was uploaded!!! love sharks sm and i just got a very nice book yesterday so

[@LunarShimmer]

8:30 Dedicated Gus-Gus timestamp. I LOVE thresher sharks, ever since I played Endless Ocean. Their tails just look so graceful and pretty. Probably would while slapping a fish too!! The same game introduced me to mako, goblin, and megamouth sharks. It was, in fact, as terrifying as you would imagine to turn around in pitch black and see a giant mouth tube headed your way. One on the Carcharhiniformes would be awesome!! I remember seeing a tiger shark in a book and I thought it was even cooler than the Great White. 😎

[@SomeStaleBread]

I love the genuine love and enthusiasm for sharks!!! which is very valid because sharks are the best

[@natthebug2]

This video was fantastic! Thanks for giving the sharks plenty of love and giving me new words to teach my friends (Intrauterine cannibalism..... neat!)

[@genepoole1771]

This guy is a born teacher. Loved the video.

[@NikoZego]

Glad to see Clint is still making great content. This was a captivating and informative video. Wonderful.

[@armymedic_bnw]

Every time I see a Clint vid, a tiny twang of "sometimes I wish I'd stayed in veterinary medicine or kept with the animal route" runs through my mind. Don't get me wrong, I left for my own reasons & being a chef is awesome, but.... dude is LIVING THE DREAM. And I'm a little jealous, ngl.😅

[@galaxy3710]

I desperately need a video on the rest of the shark species, i love sharks so much

[@Armegeothm]

While all the sharks are absolutely incredible and beyond cool, I'm personally hoping that rather than going right into the Carcharhiniformes, our next stop is the Squaliformes or the Orectolobifoemes, especially the latter. That being said, the orders with only a handful of representative species also deserve some love, though it might be difficult to get them a big showcase without lumping them together.

[@zakariabaha5466]

You look like a prof with kicka** lectures! More power to you sir ♡

[@opossumpadaum7433]

I recommend looking into holker sharks!! They are SO cool!!

[@billiescott4949]

Very Enjoyable video, thank you. Happy Holidays

[@Cheese_Boi1986]

totally awesome fishing caught a massive porbeagle off the south coast of the UK worth a watch! released and tagged btw

[@cats1900]

I love your videos covering so much more than reptiles!

[@bannanafruitsalad]

This would have been a great resource when i was doing my observer training fr the north atlantic. Great stuff man!

[@tobystewart4403]

Great channel.

[@boka_3451]

a great white shark, best pet fish for you?

[@BartEnder2006]

Fun fact, they are one of the impossible sharks at aquariums. Last time someone tried was quite a while ago in japan i heard.

[@debishere9060]

Awesome job !! Great whites are my favorite, the tigers and bull sharks..would love to see a video on big cats 🦁 🐅 Jaguar etc..

[@hibernopithecus7500]

Raggies are my favourite lamniforme, and among my favourite sharks, for every reason you pointed out they were different. For *every* reason!

[@NitherSpit]

goblin sharks are my fave, sooooo glad we have video footage of them these days

[@justdoinit2378]

I’ve never heard of or seen the porbeagle shark before. Thanks for the info. Also never heard of the crocodile shark. Thanks again.

[@zithira2848]

Love this style of video from you! I'm werry into this kind of thing!

[@mantaray8361]

I'd love to see videos on Carcharhiniformes and orectolobiformes.

[@carlhoode9183]

I would love a breakdown of the phrynosomatidae family of lizards of North America. I'm particularly interested in the sceloporus genus; the near ubiquitous "blue belly" lizards that most american boys grew up catching in their backyards. They're some of the most widely recognized of lizard groups in the USA while being one of the least known about. Heck most people think they're all the same lizard.

[@snekysneks]

I was shocked to learn that some people call them fence lizards.