👉 Carchariidae is a family of large, herbivorous marine fish in the order Carcharhiniformes. They are known for their long, slender bodies and small, toothed jaws that they use to dig burrows into sand and gravel to feed on planktonic organisms. The term "carchariid" is derived from the Greek word "karakos," which means "to dig." This family of fish has a wide range of sizes and shapes, with