Lamnidae Collection

Sharks teeth
Tooth of an extinct shark (Carcharodon megalodon) on the right, compared with a tooth from a modern Great White shark, (Carcharodon carcharias) on the left

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

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

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaking surface with mouth open. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) from above. Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico. East Pacific Ocean

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

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) Guadalupe Island or Isla Guadalupe, Pacific Ocean, Mexico, September. Vulnerable species

Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) males beneath the surface. Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico. East Pacific Ocean

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

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

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming under the ocean surface in open water, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming close to the surface, Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis) swimming, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Jaws of Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA. July

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

RF - Male Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming beneath the surface, Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) dorsal fin visible on surface. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

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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

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

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

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

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

Prionace glauca, Blue Shark, side view

Carcharodon carcharias, great white shark jaw bones
Specimen of the jaw bones of a great white shark. This species can be found in temperate coastal waters the world over and can grow up to 6m in length

Lamna nasus, Porbeagle, side view

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

Model of Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), side view

Carcharodon carcharias, great white shark
Specimen of the jaw bones of a great white shark. This species can be found in temperate coastal waters the world over and can grow up to 6m in length

Lamna nasus, porbeagle shark
Specimen of a porbeagle sharks head on the dissection table outside the Tank Room of the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London

Various specimens
Specimen jars containing various sea and land creatures

Isurus oxyrinchus, shortfin mako shark
Specimen jar containing the head of a shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), held at the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum. London

Isurus oxyrinchus, mako shark
Scanning Electron Microscope image of mako shark skin

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"Lamnidae: The Majestic Sharks of the Open Waters" Dive into the world of Lamnidae, a fascinating family of sharks known for their iconic teeth and powerful presence. With their distinctive tonguestones adorned with lateral denticles, these creatures are truly remarkable. From the mighty Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) to the agile Salmon Shark (Lamna ditropis), Lamnidae encompasses an array of awe-inspiring species. Picture yourself in open waters off Guadalupe Island, Mexico, where divers encounter these magnificent predators up close. A diver's heart races as they come face-to-face with a massive Great White Shark, its mouth wide open, breaking through the surface. Witnessing a Great White swimming gracefully beneath the ocean's surface is an unforgettable sight. Sunrays illuminating its sleek body create an ethereal spectacle at Guadalupe Island. This remote location in Baja California offers a sanctuary for these apex predators. Not limited to Mexican waters alone, it also thrives in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Here you can spot a majestic Salmon Shark gliding effortlessly through Pacific Ocean currents. These incredible creatures showcase nature's diversity and adaptability across vast territories. The resilience and strength displayed by Lamnidae exemplify their position at the top of the marine food chain. Their existence reminds us of both nature's beauty and its raw power—a reminder that we must respect and protect our oceans for generations to come. So next time you find yourself near Guadalupe Island or Prince William Sound, keep your eyes peeled for these captivating members of Lamnidae—the true rulers of our deep blue seas.