Selachimorpha 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

Shark, Selachimorpha.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

A coral catshark lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Sharks eye with a slit pupil, close up

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

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

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

Jaws of a shark, coloured X-ray

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"Exploring the Depths: Selachimorpha - A Fascinating Journey into the World of Sharks" Dive into the Fish Gallery of September 1890, where a captivating display awaits. Amongst the diverse array of aquatic creatures, one particular species steals the spotlight - Selachimorpha. Intriguingly, this ancient group encompasses various shark species that have roamed our oceans for centuries. Take Squalus maximus, for instance, famously known as the Basking shark captured at Brighton on December 5th, 1812. Its immense size left spectators in awe and served as a testament to nature's grandeur. Delving deeper into their anatomy, we encounter an impressive feature - sharks' teeth. These razor-sharp weapons are not only formidable but also serve as valuable fossils that shed light on their evolutionary history. Speaking of astonishing encounters with these majestic creatures, let us recount an extraordinary event from bygone days. "A most stupendous basking shark caught within one league of. . " The rest remains a mystery lost in time; nevertheless, it ignites our imagination about what wonders lie beneath the surface. Amongst Selachimorpha's ranks is Heterodontus portusjacksoni or Port Jackson shark—a unique specimen distinguished by its distinctive appearance and behavior. This intriguing creature adds diversity to this fascinating family tree. Venturing beyond historical accounts brings us to Lembeh Strait in Indonesia—an underwater paradise teeming with life. Here lies a coral catshark resting gracefully upon the seafloor—an enchanting sight that reminds us of nature's delicate balance and beauty. Zooming closer reveals intricate details such as a slit pupil within a mesmerizing sharks' eye—nature's masterpiece designed for survival and dominance in their watery realm.