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Feb 113 min read
February 2025 Elasmobranch of the Month: Pyjama shark
Learn all about the pyjama shark ( Poroderma africanum). This shark looks like it's wearing pyjamas, which is fitting because it loves to ta


Oct 24, 20233 min read
October Elasmobranch of the Month: The Chimaera
October Elasmobranch of the Month: The Chimaera The Chimaera Chimaeriformes DIVE INTO OUR FACT PAGE HERE Happy Halloween! It’s the...


Sep 18, 20232 min read
September Elasmobranch of the Month: Pyjama Shark
Have you ever heard of a slow-swimming, nocturnal shark? Pyjama sharks, or striped catsharks, are one of the most unique species of sharks i


Jul 11, 20232 min read
June Elasmobranch of the Month: Whitecheek Shark Facts
Whitecheek Shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) Key Features/Appearance The Whitecheek shark (also known as the widemouth blackspot shark) is...


Mar 28, 20232 min read
March Elasmobranch of the Month: Pacific Sleeper Shark
Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus) Key Features/Appearance The Pacific Sleeper shark is a large species, with an average length...


Dec 17, 20212 min read
December Elasmobranch of the Month: Winghead Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Winghead Shark (Eusphyra blochii) Key Features/Appearance The Winghead shark is a relatively small hammerhead...


Oct 14, 20212 min read
October Elasmobranch of the Month: Narrowfin Smooth-Hound Shark
Narrowfin Smoothhound Shark (Mustelus norrisi) Author: Linda Weiss Key Features/Appearance The narrowfin smooth-hound, also known as the...

Sep 15, 20212 min read
September Elasmobranch of the Month: Finetooth Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Finetooth Shark (Carcharhinus isodon) Key Features/Appearance The Finetooth shark is named for its small, narrow,...
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