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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

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Feb 113 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

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Sep 18, 20232 min read

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...

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Aug 24, 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...

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Jul 11, 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...

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Mar 28, 20232 min read

Shark Paradise: Bimini, The Bahamas

Bimini, The Bahamas is home to some remarkable sharks!

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Mar 24, 20231 min read

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...

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Aug 10, 20223 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...

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Dec 17, 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...

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Oct 14, 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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Sep 15, 20212 min read

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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Mar 15, 20212 min read

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