Why are sharks such as great whites, makos, porbeagles and salmon sharks in the mackerel family?
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They are Lamniformes: "Members of the order are distinguished by possessing two dorsal fins, an anal fin, five gill slits, eyes without nictitating membranes, and a mouth extending behind the eyes. Also, unlike other sharks, they maintain a higher body temperature than the surrounding water." wikipedia
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Linda Legion
I know all that Linda, but why are they called Mackerel sharks?
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