Cartilaginous Fish Collection (page 2)

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) adult resting and allowing a small cleaner wrasse feed off parasites. Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) swimming over seabed to be cleaned by cleaner wrasses, Cebu, Malaspascua, Philippines, September

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) portrait, resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary

Close up if a Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, West Atlantic Ocean

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark
Remoras (Remora sp.) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swims in open water. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

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

Smallspotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) on sea floor, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) large female foraging over seagrass in shallow water. The Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) group, individuals circling each other at dusk. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Marbled electric ray (Torpedo marmorata) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

RF- Rear view of Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding on plankton, visible as white dots on water surface near island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) as it cruises beneath the surface of the Red Sea in the late afternoon, close to Little Brother Island

White spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) feeding by digging in the sand and seagrass for invertebrates. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by a group of Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor). Rocky Island, Egypt. Red Sea

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

RF - Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) swimming through sun rays in the late afternoon. Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. West Atlantic Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) in shallow water. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) juvenile in shallow water, Maldives, Indian Ocean

A split level image of Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) swimming over a sand bar. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Caribbean Sea. Digital composite

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January. Vulnerable

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) female swimming over a shallow sand bank with ripples. Stingray City Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) school, Kagi kandhu, ; North Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming over sandy seabed, Tiger Beach. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean

Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding on plankton in surface waters close to the island of Coll, Inner Hebrides. Scotland, UK. Atlantic Ocean. June

Group of Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming above the outer reef drop off, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) swimming through light rays during sardine run. Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa. June

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) swimming near the surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Blue shark (Prionace glauca) cruises beneath the surface of the English Channel with sunbeams. Cornwall, England, UK. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus) in coral reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Scoophead shark (Sphyrna media), released specimen. Isla Chepillo, Rio Bayano, Panama

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum) in reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum), two in reef, amongst kelp. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. May

Japanese bullhead shark (Heterodontus japonicus) on reef. Chiba Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. May

Eastern shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) on sea floor. Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia. July

Cuban dogfish (Squalus cubensis). Exuma Sound, Bahamas

Atlantic sixgill shark (Hexanchus vitulus) swimming with open mouth. Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas

Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) hunting amongst fish in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari), Kicker Rock, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). As pups, the sharks have to learn to hunt for themselves and sometimes make mistakes

Spinetail devil ray (Mobula mobular), four with rays of light and sparkle of sun on water, aerial view. Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. March

Duckbill ray (Pteromylaeus bovinus) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Golden cownose rays (Rhinoptera steindachneri) swimming near mangrove roots, Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos

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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.