Selachimorph Collection

Fish Gallery, September 1890
The Fish Gallery attractions included a 8.5m (28 ft) long basking shark caught near Shanklin, Isle of Wight, and wood from a whaling ship, the Farquharson, pierced by swordfish lances

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

Squalus maximus, Basking shark taken at Brighton 5 Dec 1812
Watercolour and ink

A most stupendous basking shark caught within one league of
Advertising flyer for the public exhibition in London of a basking shark caught in Brighton

Basking shark
Hand-drawn graphite and watercolour wash depicting side view of head of Basking shark transported from Brighton to London. 10th Dec 1812. Date: 1812

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

Heterodontus portusjacksoni, Port Jackson shark
Drawing no 44 by George Raper, 1789

Sharks tooth fossil
Sharks (Oxyrhina sp.) tooth fossil. This specimen originates from Globigerina Limestone (Miocene period) in Malta. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Basking shark, 19th century artwork C016 / 6210
Basking shark (Squalus maximus). Artwork of a basking shark that beached at Brighton, UK on the 5th Dec 1812. the shark was transported to London and exhibited there. It measured 9.5 metres in length

Basking shark, 19th century artwork C016 / 6211
Basking shark (Squalus maximus). Artwork of a basking shark that beached at Brighton, UK on the 5th Dec 1812 being transported on a horse-drawn carrige

Basking shark, 19th century artwork C016 / 6213
Basking shark (Squalus maximus). Artwork of the head of a basking shark that beached at Brighton, UK on the 5th Dec 1812. The shark was transported to London and exhibited there

Fossil sand tiger shark teeth C016 / 5551
Fossil sand tiger shark teeth (Odontaspis robusta). Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown. Found in Early Eocene rocks, Abbey Wood, Kent

Common blue shark illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

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

Foraminifera models
One drawer containing some of d Orbigny models and slides previously displayed alongside the models in the galleries

Mustelus canis, smooth dogfish
A baby smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis). These small members of the shark familly can be found in the western Atlantic from Massachusetts to northern Argentina and in the Gulf of Mexico

Carcharhinus sp
Ff. 51. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Sharks head and teeth
Page 333 from Metallotheca by Michele Mercati (1717). Sixteenth century drawing

LS Plate 180 from the John Reeves Collection

Pristiophorus cirratus, long nose sawshark
Watercolour 371 by Thomas Watling entitled Givee be dung or gurooin, from the Watling Collection

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

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

Scyliorhinus canicula, common dogfish
Specimen of the cartilaginous skeleton of a dogfish contained in a specimen jar

Study of shark
Page 397 by Ulisse Aldrovandi from his De Piscubis et de Cetis, 1638

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"Selachimorph: A Fascinating Journey into the Depths of Shark Evolution" Step back in time to the Fish Gallery, September 1890, where a captivating display awaits. Amongst the array of marine wonders, one cannot help but be drawn to the majestic Squalus maximus - a Basking shark taken at Brighton on 5 Dec 1812. Its sheer size and grace leave spectators in awe. As you explore further, your eyes are captivated by an assortment of sharks' teeth. These ancient relics tell tales of their owners' ferocity and power. Each tooth holds secrets from centuries past, reminding us of the incredible diversity within this group known as Selachimorphs. Among them is a most stupendous basking shark caught within one league of. . where? The mystery lingers as you ponder its journey through unknown waters. Another artwork depicts a stunning portrayal of Heterodontus portusjacksoni - the Port Jackson shark with its distinctive appearance that sets it apart from its counterparts. Delving deeper into history, fossilized sand tiger shark teeth come alive before your eyes. These remnants offer glimpses into prehistoric times when these formidable creatures roamed our oceans. The gallery's walls adorned with breathtaking artworks transport you to another era entirely. Marvel at masterpieces such as "Basking Shark, " "19th century artwork C016 / 6210, " "C016 / 6211, " and "C016 / 6213. " Each stroke captures the essence and allure of these magnificent beings that have fascinated humanity for generations. Intriguingly preserved alongside these artistic marvels lies yet another relic - a fossil sand tiger shark tooth C016 /5551. This ancient treasure serves as a reminder that even millions of years ago, Selachimorphs held their place in Earth's rich tapestry. Embark on this mesmerizing journey through time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Selachimorphs.