Genera and Species
| Genus | Species | Type species | Synonyms | Temporal range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiloscyllium | 8 | Scyllium plagiosum | Synchismus | Cenomanian—Recent |
| Hemiscyllium | 8 | Squalus ocellatus | Thanetian—Recent |
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