Cartilaginous Fish Collection (page 6)

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims over a coral reef, photographed through the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.)

A group of large stingrays (Dasyatis americana) swim over sand in shallow water, in a split level photo taken at dawn. The Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

RF - Silhouette of a large Pelagic silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) beneath a sunburst. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Zebra / leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) swimming over the reef, Vaavu atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Horned ray (Mobula tarapacana) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) pup in a tranquil inlet, Santa Cruz. Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Golden Rays (Rhinoptera steindachneri) swimming with Green turtle (Chenolia mydas). Isabela Island. Galapagos

Silky Shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) with hook, Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci), and Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) group of three, Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, Bimini, Bahamas

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) close to the surface and near boat with Black jacks / Trevally (Caranx lugubris) and diver in the background, Revillagigedo islands, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Two Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) one with a fishing hook and line and one with a broken jaw from catch and release shark fishing. The Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) cruising over a sand flat in The Bahamas

Yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) on sand seabed by coral reef, The Bahamas

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) bumps into the front of the camera off Cat Island, Bahamas

Split level image of a Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over a sand bar. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) is framed by the surface. Elphinstone reef, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) through a large window on the wreck of the former mine sweeper C-56 Juan Escutia. Cancun, Mexico

A split level photo of a female southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over seabed. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Dusky Shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) solitary shark patrols the deep blue waters off Port St Johns, South Africa

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and other fish. Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), three in Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Angel shark (Squatina squatina) laying on the sand, Canary Islands

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

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

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) three in a courtship dance at sunrise in a mangrove area near Eleuthera, Bahamas

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

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

A Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) just below the surface. Split level with blue sky and clouds. Long Island, Bahamas. Bahamas Sea, Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, Socorro Islands, Western Mexico

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

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) throwing up sand as it hunts in the sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, West Atlantic Ocean

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) just at the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia

Mobula / Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) with a school of fish (Capros aper) showing vertical migration, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

River stingray (Potamotrygon sp) Formoso River, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Split level view of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) at surface at sunset, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in the blue next to a coral reef. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swimming just below surface at sunset, split level view. Off the island of Yap, Micronesia

Silvertip sharks (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) in open water, Revillagigedo islands, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Whaleshark (Rhincodon typus) swimming and filtering fish eggs from the water. A behaviour known as ram-feeding. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) female off the coast of Portugal. August

Portrait of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) near the surface of the English Channel. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles. North East Atlantic Ocean, August

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) swimming near the surface of the English Channel. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles. North East Atlantic Ocean, August

Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming through the middle of a school of yellowtail snappers (Ocyurus chrysurus). Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

RF - Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) swimming beneath the surface of the ocean, with evening sun burst. Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

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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.