Cartilaginous Fish Collection

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Manta ray (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water, surrounded by fish. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

Close up portrait of the face of a Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico. Vulnerable species

Angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) a deepsea species living at 80-300m depth, caught by fishermen and released, Costa Brava, Catalunya, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena). Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centura) on sea floor, Tenerife, Canary Islands

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Tiger shark (Galeocardo cuvieri) artwork. The tiger shark is a voracious predator, attacking other sharks, marine mammals, birds and even crocodiles

Manta rays (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Pair of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) filter feeding in atoll passes and lagoons Hanifaru Bay, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) swimming in open ocean, Malapascua Island, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming, Hawaii, USA

An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat
An endemic epaulette shark swims across the rubble seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This small shark spends most of its time on the bottom of reef environments

Wobbegong shark and cardinalfish, Byron Bay, Australia

A scalloped hammerhead shark swims near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
A scalloped hammerhead shark swims in deep water near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote and beautiful Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

Sawfish- Mediterranean and Atlantic
PM-9907 Sawfish Mediterranean and Atlantic Pristis pristis Cartilaginous fish Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fossil Sting Ray from Wyoming. Eocene
PM-10147 Fossil Stingray from Wyoming. Eocene Heliobatis sp. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Lesser Spotted Dogfish European seas
PM-9887 Lesser Spotted Dogfish European seas Scylliorhinus canicula Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) portrait. Rhode Island, New England, USA. August

Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis). Port Fidalgo, Alaska, USA. July

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) Kicker Rock, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

Scalloped hammerhead shark shoal (Sphyrna lewini) Wolf Island, Galapagos

Couple of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with fishing hook caught in mouth and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Face portrait of a Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) off Bimini, Bahamas

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton. Madhivafaru Reef, Raa Atoll, Maldives

RF - Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) swims in open waters, close to the surface with sun beams. Egypt. Red Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Smalltooth sand tiger shark (Odontaspis ferox), view from below. El Hierro. Canary Islands

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) shoal filter feeding on plankton concentrated by monsoon currents in Raa Atoll, Vandhoo Thila, Maldives. October

Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with a pair of pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at Monad Shoal off Malapascua Island, Philippines

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis). Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Munks pygmy devil ray / Munks mobula (Mobula munkiana) large school from the air, Baja California, Mexico. Large group gathered possibly for mating purposes

Munks pygmy devil ray / Munks mobula (Mobula munkiana) large school from the air, Baja California, Mexico. Large group gathered possibly for mating purposes

Spinetail devil rays (Mobula mobular) aerial Baja California, Mexico

Lemon shark pup (Negaprion brevirostris) in mangrove forest which acts as a nursery for juveniles of this species. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) adult resting and allowing a small cleaner wrasse feed off parasites. Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) swimming over seabed to be cleaned by cleaner wrasses, Cebu, Malaspascua, Philippines, September

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) portrait, resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Cartilaginous Fish: From Greenland Sharks to Manta Rays" A mesmerizing encounter: a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with a parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata) clinging onto its body, showcasing the intricate relationships within the underwater realm. The tranquil beauty of dawn reveals a Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) gracefully gliding over sand in shallow water, painting an ethereal picture of serenity. An illustrated side view unveils the captivating features of a small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), highlighting its unique characteristics that make it an intriguing member species. Behold the majestic presence of a Manta ray as it effortlessly navigates through ocean currents, displaying elegance and grace that captivates all who witness this magnificent creature. With its mouth wide open, a Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) feeds voraciously in shallow waters, reminding us of their vital role in maintaining balance within marine ecosystems. Witnessing the sheer grandeur of Giant Manta Rays (Manta birostris) near San Benedicto Island in Revillagigedo Archipelago is an awe-inspiring experience that leaves one humbled by nature's wonders. In the vast expanse of Pacific Ocean near Malapascua Island, Philippines, a Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) gracefully swims through open waters - embodying both power and grace simultaneously. Spotting Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) elegantly swimming off Hawaii's coast reminds us why these creatures are often considered nature's living artwork – their beauty knows no bounds.