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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

August Elasmobranch of the Month: Whitespotted Bamboo Shark

Whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) Key Features/Appearance Whitespotted bamboo sharks are a small species reaching a...

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...

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...

Shark Paradise: Bimini, The Bahamas

Bimini, The Bahamas is home to some remarkable sharks!

When life gives you Lemons - Introducing Project Lemon Aid

Recently the team from Sharks4kids joined forces with the Big Blue Collective, TCIFF and the Edward Gartland Youth Center to head out on...

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...

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...

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,...

March Elasmobranch of the Month: Silvertip Shark

Author: Linda Weiss Silvertip Shark Carcharhinus albimarginatus Key Features/Appearance Silvertip sharks are a relatively large species,...

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