What is another word for Genus Carcharhinus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈɑːt͡ʃɑːhˌɪnəs] (IPA) 
Genus Carcharhinus is a grouping of sharks that are commonly referred to as whaler sharks or requiem sharks. However, there are a variety of other terms that are often used synonymously with this scientific classification. Some of these include the black-tipped shark, bronze shark, blue whaler, bull shark, creek whaler, finned shark, and slipway grey shark. While each of these terms may be used colloquially to describe specific species of Carcharhinus, it is important to note that the genus includes over 50 different shark species with a wide range of physical and behavioral characteristics that vary from one species to the next.
