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Great white shark, hammerhead, sawfish and swordfish
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Great white shark, hammerhead, sawfish and swordfish
Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, vulnerable 1, smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena, vulnerable 2, common sawfish, Pristis pristis, critically endangered 3, and swordfish, Xiphias gladius, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792
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Bilderbuch Carcharias Carcharodon Common Critically Endangered Friedrich Gladius Hammerhead Kinder Pristis Sawfish Shark Smooth Swordfish Vulnerable Xiphias Zygaena Sphyrna
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1792, showcases four magnificent and enigmatic marine creatures: the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), the Smooth Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna zygaena), the Common Sawfish (Pristis pristis), and the Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Each species is depicted with intricate detail and vibrant colors, providing a glimpse into the natural world of the late 18th century. The Great White Shark, a powerful and iconic predator, is shown with its distinctive triangular dorsal fin and large, serrated teeth. This species, once abundant in all the world's oceans, is now considered vulnerable due to overfishing and bycatch. The Smooth Hammerhead Shark, with its unique hammer-shaped head, is depicted in all its glory. This species, once common in shallow waters worldwide, is now considered vulnerable due to overfishing and habitat destruction. The Common Sawfish, with its elongated snout and saw-like rostrum, is a sight to behold. This species, once abundant in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, is now critically endangered due to habitat loss and accidental capture in fishing gear. The Swordfish, with its distinctive long, flat bill, is shown in mid-leap, ready to strike its prey. This species, a popular target for commercial fisheries, is still abundant but faces threats from overfishing and bycatch. This beautiful illustration not only serves as a testament to the natural history of these species but also highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect them from the threats they face today.
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