Cartilaginous Collection

Giant manta ray
Giant manta (Manta birostris) swimming in front of the Sun. The manta is the largest of the rays, and it can reach up to six metres from wingtip to wingtip

Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Scyliorhinus canicula, dogfish
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the scales of a dogfish (x 40)

Manta Eclipse
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Manta Ray feeding
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Male Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sunrays, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) swimming over sand ripples on sandbar, Stingray City, Grand Cayman. British West Indies

Great White Shark, Mexico
This great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed under an early morning rainbow off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) Hawaii

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) swimming over ripples on sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) portrait, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

A school of Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) on a sand bar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

TIGER SHARK, Galeocerdo cuvier, BAHAMAS, ATLANTIC OCEAN
Low angle underwater view of tiger shark swimming past, Tiger Beach. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) Freeport, Bahamas. Image digitally altered to remove distracting or to add more interesting background. The main subject has not been altered

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Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

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Manta Ray (Manta birostris), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Manta ray (Manta birostris) feeding on plankton in a shallow lagoon. Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Outline of an Angelshark (Squatina squatina) buried in the sand. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Group of Manta rays (Manta birostris) feeding together on plankton in a shallow lagoon. Hanifaru Lagoon, Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Carcharhinus leucas, Bull Shark, side view

Sphyrna zygaena, Smooth Hammerhead, side view

Triakis semifasciata, Leopard Shark, side view

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This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

GUADALUPE ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN, MEXICO
A rainbow over the rugged cliffs of Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles off Baja California, Mexico

BLACKTIP REEF SHARKS, Carcharhinus melanopterus, YAP, MICRONESIA
Blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus, and gray reef sharks, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, cruise the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia

GREAT WHITE SHARK, Carcharodon carcharias, MEXICO
This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

A look at the front end of a Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), Bequ Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji. This species is known for its ability to survive in fresh water where it gives birth to its young; Viti

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) cruise over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mating train. The female is in the foreground and leads this procession; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

A close look the the head of a Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) underwater in the Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean; Bahamas

Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) are a common coastal-pelagic and inshore species found on coral reefs adjacent to drop-offs involving current and the open ocean

Caribbean Reef Shark, Carcharhinus perezi, Bahamas
A Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims through afternoon light rays off the Bahamas; Bahamas

Blacktip Reef Shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Yap, Micronesia
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Shark with sharp teeth swimming towards the camera, Guadalupe
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sharp teeth exposed in its open mouth swimming towards the camera; Guadalupe

Grey Reef Sharks, Yap, Micronesia
A pair of a Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) on patrol off the island of Yap; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Blacktip Reef Sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus); Yap, Micronesia

Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) close to the surface, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming close to the surface of the ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Manta Ray, Hawaii, USA
Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) cruise over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mating train; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Diver and schooling bream and sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Diver with schooling Gold-spot emperor, or bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus), and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Pelagic Thresher Shark, Philippines
There are three species of thresher sharks all characterized by the unmistakably elongated upper lobes of their tail fin. This one, the pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus)

Hawaiian Stingray, Hawaii, USA
The Broad stingray (Dasyatis latus), also known as the Brown stingray or Hawaiian stingray, is the predominant species of stingray in the inshore waters of the Hawaiian Islands; Hawaii

Great White Shark
This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Grey Reef Shark
A close look at the sensory organs known as ampullae of Lorenzini, on a Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos. These dark pores around their snout and face pick up electrical fields)

Shovelnose Ray
The Common shovelnose ray (Glaucostegus typus) is also known as the giant shovelnose ray, great northern shovelnose or giant guitarfish, They are found in the central Indo-Pacific

Micronesia, Yap, Silhouette Of A Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos)

A Reef Manta Ray (Manta Alfredi), Cruises Over The Shallows Off West Maui; Hawaii, United States Of America

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Creatures" Majestic and graceful, the giant manta ray glides through the ocean depths, captivating all who encounter its beauty. The leatherback sea turtle, known as sphargis coriacea in scientific terms, is a true marvel of nature with its ancient lineage and impressive size. Meet Scyliorhinus canicula, commonly known as the dogfish - a small but mighty cartilaginous fish that roams the deep waters with stealth and precision. Basking in sunrays off Guadalupe Island, Mexico, a male great white shark commands attention with its sheer power and awe-inspiring presence. Witnessing a southern stingray gracefully swimming over sand ripples at Stingray City is like observing poetry in motion beneath crystal-clear Caribbean waters. In Mexican waters lurks the legendary great white shark - an apex predator whose mere existence sends shivers down our spines yet fills us with fascination for these magnificent creatures. Hawaii's oceans come alive when scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) make their appearance, showcasing their unique head shape while effortlessly navigating underwater currents. Grand Cayman's sandy shallows become an enchanting playground for southern stingrays as they glide over ripples on sandbars - a mesmerizing sight to behold. A school of southern stingrays congregates on a sandbar in Grand Cayman's turquoise waters, creating an ethereal scene straight out of paradise itself. Transport yourself back to prehistoric times where Helicoprion sported tooth whorls and Xenacanthus ruled ancient seas – evidence wonders that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. Even egg cases hold secrets.