Cartilaginous Fish Collection (page 8)

Oceanic whitetip shark on black background, Cat Island, Bahamas

Hammerhead shark. Underside of a hammerhead shark (Sphyrna sp.). This shark inhabits coastal waters in warm temperate and tropical seas worldwide

Model of Thresher Shark (alopias vulpinus)

Big Skate, Raja binoculata, front view

Lamna nasus, Porbeagle, side view

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) showing its teeth, low angle view

Illustration of shark, a cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes)

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

School of silky sharks under a fishing boat in Cuba
School of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) circling under a boat while a fisherman observes the scene from above, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Oceanic blacktip sharks with remora and fusiliers swimming around
Several oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow and fusiliers around, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Oceanic whitetip shark chasing a group of fish, Cat Island, Bahamas

A Caribbean reef shark with a hook embedded in its mouth
A Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) with a hook embedded in its mouth at Nassau in the Bahamas

Manta Ray, Komodo, Indonesia

Stingrays swimming along the sandbar, Grand Cayman

A yellow stingray on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea

Caribbean reef sharks swimming along the reef off of Cuba
Several Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezii) swimming along the reef, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A silky shark at Cat Island in the Bahamas
A silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) at Cat Island in the Bahamas

Whitetip reef shark, Papua New Guinea
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), close-up head view, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A reef manta ray swimming above a reef top, Indonesia
A reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming above a reef top in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A reef manta ray feeding at night in Hawaii
A reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) feeding at night in Hawaii

Tiger Shark Profile
The tiger shark is a very large macropredator that can reach a length of 5 meters or 16 feet

Spotted stingray, Byron Bay, Australia

A large reef manta ray swims through clear water in Raja Ampat
A large reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) swims through clear water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

A diver has a close encounter with an oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) at Cat Island in the Bahamas

A manta ray swimming through a current-swept channel in Indonesia
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming through a current-swept channel in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A nurse shark rests on the seafloor of Turneffe Atoll, off the coast of Belize. These large but harmless sharks feed on lobsters, crabs, and small fish

Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

Sunrays shining on an oceanic blacktip shark with remora
An oceanic blacktip shark swims by with remora in tow, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Oceanic blacktip sharks in a cloud of silver fish, Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
A pair of oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow pass each other by in a cloud of silvery fish, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A reef manta ray swimming in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming above a reef top in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A coral catshark lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

An oceanic whitetip shark taken at Cat Island in the Bahamas
An oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) taken at Cat Island in the Bahamas

A manta ray swimming above a colorful reef in Indonesia
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming above a colorful reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Silvertip shark, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Silvertip Shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water
Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Gray reef shark with divers, Papua New Guinea
Gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) with divers, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Feeding frenzy of Caribbean reef sharks at Shark Arena, Nassau, The Bahamas

Oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
A pair of oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow pass each other by, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A trio of reef manta rays swimming above a reef top
A trio of reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) swimming above a reef top, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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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.