Cartilaginous Fish Collection (page 14)

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

Sand Tiger Shark swimming in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Close-up side view of an oceanic whitetip shark, Cat Island, Bahamas

Oceanic whitetip shark swimming with pilot fish, Cat Island, Bahamas

Massive whale shark with golden trevally and remora in tow
Massive whale shark coming through with golden trevally leading the way and with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Close-up view of a whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Underside of an oceanic whitetip shark, Cat Island, Bahamas

An electric ray on the seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize
A Caribbean electric ray (Narcine bancroftii) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea

A diver follows an oceanic whitetip shark in the Bahamas
A diver follows an oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in the Bahamas

Oceanic blacktip shark with remora in the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
An oceanic blacktip shark swims by with remora in tow against the sunrays, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

School of cownose ray in formation over white sandy bottom of an aquarium in Singapore

Black-bellied manta ray taking off, Palau, Micronesia

Manta Ray off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

A scalloped hammerhead shark at Socorros Island in Mexico
A scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) at Socorros Island in Mexico

A trio of whitetip reef sharks, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A trio of whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sand Tiger Shark off the coast of North Carolina

Oceanic blacktip sharksin the waters of Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
Several oceanic blacktip sharks swim by near the surface against sunrays, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An approaching oceanic manta ray at San Benedicto island, Mexico
The symmetry of an approaching oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris) at San Benedicto island, Mexico

Whitetip reef shark, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), full body view with sunset, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray, Papua New Guinea
A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray (Taeniura lymma) peeking out from under a coral reef ledge, Papua New Guinea

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

Snorkeler swimming with a whale shark, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

The eye of a bluespotted stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) peers near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

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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.