Turning Fear Into Fascination
Turning Fear Into Fascination
The scalloped hammerhead shark is one of ten species of hammerhead sharks and it is distinguished by its uniquely shaped cephalofoil. The cephalofoil has a pronounced notch in the center with several smaller notches making it resemble the shell of a scallop. They have a large slightly hooked first dorsal fin and a smaller second fin. Their coloring is typically uniform grey to greyish brown with a white underside.
The nurse shark is a slow-moving bottom dwelling shark and is known for being a calm, docile species and not aggressive towards humans. Nurse sharks are one of the most popular shark species to swim with, they have minimal energy, and love to cuddle up with other nurse sharks!
The Leopard Shark is common in very shallow water and their keen sense of electroreception helps them find prey in low visibility, which is then pulled into the mouth by a rapid, muscular suction.
The Bigeye Thresher shark is known for its unique appearance, with an extremely large caudal fin roughly half the length of its entire body, and its very large eyes.
Did you know that Basking sharks breach? And when they do they breach to one side? Do you know why? Learn more about the second largest fish in the world.
Greenland sharks swim slowly, grow slowly and reach maturity slowly – and they live anywhere from 270 to 500 years, making them the longest-living vertebrate on the planet.
With a stream-lined and a relatively slender body, a pointed snout, crescent-shaped tail and long slender teeth – shortfin mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the world!
Goblin sharks are incredibly interesting but incredibly hard to study due to their deep-sea lifestyle. In 2008, however, divers were able to video these sharks to understand how they use their strange jaw.
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Although it’s the biggest fish in the sea, the whale shark displays a docile temperament, making it an object of fascination and admiration for those fortunate enough to encounter it.