Cartilaginous Fish Collection (page 13)

Tiger Shark
The Tiger Shark is a large macropredator which can attain a length of 5 meters or 16 feet and is found in tropical and temperate waters

Underside view of a giant oceanic manta ray, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Underside view of a giant oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris), Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Black and grey spotted marble sand ray, , Maldives
Black and grey spotted marble sand ray, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

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

A giant oceanic manta ray with distinct markings, topside view
A giant oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris) with beautiful distinct markings, topside view, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gray Reef Shark, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Diver swimming with an oceanic whitetip shark, Cat Island, Bahamas

A great hammerhead shark at Bimini in the Bahamas
A great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) at Bimini in the Bahamas

Spotted Eagle Ray glides over the wall, Eagle Ray Pass, Grand Cayman

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Oceanic blacktip shark with remora and pilot fish, Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
An oceanic blacktip shark swims by with remora and pilot fish in tow, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Blind shark, Blue Zoo Aquarium, Beijing, China

Head of a whitetip reef shark at Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Head of a whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) at Cocos Island, Costa Rica

Nurse shark with a deformed lip from a hook, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

A manta ray swims through shallow water in the tropical Pacific Ocean
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swims through shallow water in the tropical Pacific Ocean

Caribbean reef sharks circling a dive boat, Nassau, The Bahamas

A small Spotted Eagle Ray swimming around at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Oceanic blacktip sharks waiting for food from a diver near a bait ball
Several oceanic blacktip sharks waiting for food from a diver near a bait ball filled with sardines, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Diver swimming with oceanic whitetip sharks, Cat Island, Bahamas

Blacktip reef shark in motion, Solomon Islands
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) in motion, Solomon Islands

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

Whale shark with head reflected on surface
Whale shark swimming under the surface, its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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

Spotted eagle rays swim over the seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
A pair of spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swim over the deep, sandy seafloor near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

Blacktip reef sharks swim just under the surface in the Solomon Islands. This beautiful Melanesian region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A silky shark with an embedded hook and line at Cat Island in the Bahamas
A silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) with an embedded hook and line at Cat Island in the Bahamas

A Caribbean reef shark in the Turks and Caicos
A Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii) in the Turks and Caicos

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

A pair of Whitetip reef sharks, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A pair of Whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Sand Tiger Shark on wreck of USCG Cutter Spar, part of the artificial reef program in North Carolina

Manta rays swims through a current-swept channel in Indonesia
Manta rays (Manta alfredi) swim through a current-swept channel in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Oceanic whitetip shark with dorsal fin reflection, Cat Island, Bahamas

Rays of light shining above an oceanic whitetip shark in Cat Island, Bahamas

A large bull shark at The Bistro dive site in Fiji
A large bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) at The Bistro dive site in Fiji

Massive white-bellied reef manta ray defecating, Marquesas, French Polynesia

Several Caribbean reef sharks and a goliath grouper
Several Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezii) and a goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) swimming along the reef, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Leopard Shark Courting, Blue Zoo Aquarium, Beijing, China

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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.