Named after the large spots found behind each pectoral fin that resemble military epaulettes, the Epaulette shark uses its fins to “walk” along the ocean floor.
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After Bites – Scalloped Hammerhead Quiz
This monthly shark quiz will test your shark smarts! Can you answer 10 questions about the Scalloped Hammerhead shark? Need to study up? Read our monthly chomp shark newsletter.
Shark Angels 2024 World Oceans Day Online SCUBA Auction
Shark Angels online auction features some unbelievable dive expeditions around the globe! Items are up for bid until June 9 2024. Proceeds fund shark conservation.
Species in Focus: Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
Scalloped hammerheads have a uniquely shaped cephalofoil that resembles the shell of a scallop. Their large complex brain is the source of their social intelligence, intricate migrations, and athletic capture of prey.
After Bites – Nurse Shark Quiz
This is our new monthly shark quiz series called After Bites which will test your knowledge with 10 questions about what you read in the previous Monthly Chomp. Read this…
Species in Focus: Nurse Shark
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!
After Bites – Bigeye Thresher Shark Quiz
Test your knowledge about the Bigeye Thresher Shark with a 10 question Shark Quiz.
Species in Focus: Leopard Shark
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.
Name That Shark By Its Teeth
How well do you know your sharks and their teeth? Take this quiz and find out if you can name a shark by looking at its teeth.
Nurse Sharks Mating
Rare and amazing footage of nurse sharks mating while in the Maldives on a Shark Angels adventure.