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Ff. 51. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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This stunning watercolor painting by Sydney Parkinson captures the awe-inspiring presence of a Carcharhinus sp. shark, or requiem shark, during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to explore the southern continent from 1768 to 1771. The illustration, titled "Ff. 51," offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 18th century. Cook and his crew sailed aboard the HMS Endeavour, setting out to chart new territories and expand the bounds of human knowledge. As they navigated the uncharted waters of the South Pacific, they encountered a diverse array of marine life, including this impressive elasmobranch. The shark in the painting is shown in exquisite detail, revealing its streamlined body, powerful pectoral and dorsal fins, and piercing eyes. The artist, Sydney Parkinson, skillfully captured the anatomy of this chondrichthyan, a member of the class Selachimorpha, which includes cartilaginous fish such as sharks, rays, and chimeras. The Carcharhinidae family, to which this shark belongs, is characterized by their ground shark-like features, including a flat, broad pectoral fin and a short, blunt snout. This particular species, likely a requiem shark, is a common inhabitant of tropical and temperate waters worldwide. The painting not only serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration and discovery during the Age of Enlightenment but also offers a unique window into the natural history of the past. Today, we continue to marvel at the wonders of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it, inspired by the curiosity and determination of pioneering explorers like Captain James Cook and Sydney Parkinson.
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