Lamniformes Collection (page 2)

Model of Thresher Shark (alopias vulpinus)

Lamna nasus, Porbeagle, side view

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) showing its teeth, low angle view

Great white shark illustration, front view
Great white shark illustration, white background

Royal Angelfish try to hide from a Great White Shark and a Leopard Shark
An angel shark flattens itself against the sandy bottom and three Royal Angelfish try to hide near some coral as a Great White Shark meets with a leopard shark

Close-up of a Great White Shark
The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish in the sea and grows new teeth throughout its life

Great White Shark
The Great White Shark is an apex-predator that has several sets of teeth which replace themselves continuously

Ragged-tooth shark under a colorful coral ledge, South Africa
Ragged-tooth shark under a colorful coral ledge, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A school of yellowfin tuna is followed by a great white shark waiting for his opportunity to strike

Great White Shark
The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish in the sea and can grow to 26 feet and live as long as 70 years

Model of Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), side view

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

Horses being used to transport a Basking shark from Brighton
Hand-drawn graphite and watercolour wash depicting the horses used to transport a Basking shark from North Audley Street, Brighton to London on a carriage pulled by 12 horses. 10th Dec 1812

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

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

Various specimens
Specimen jars containing various sea and land creatures

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

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"Lamniformes: Majestic Sharks of the Open Ocean" Dive into the fascinating world of Lamniformes, a diverse order of sharks that rule the open ocean. Witness the grace and power of these incredible creatures as they navigate through their watery domain. In the crystal-clear waters off Malapascua Island in the Philippines, a Pelagic thresher shark glides effortlessly, its elongated tail trailing behind like a celestial ribbon. This magnificent sight is just one example of Lamniformes' mesmerizing beauty. Travel back in time to 1812 with a split-level digital composite showcasing a Basking shark captured near Brighton. Its massive jaws reveal rows upon rows of teeth, each tooth adorned with lateral denticles - nature's perfect design for hunting and survival. Discover Tonguestone, an ancient relic resembling a shark's tooth but possessing unique characteristics. These fossils serve as reminders of Lamniformes' enduring presence throughout history. From Great white sharks prowling Guadalupe Island to Salmon sharks patrolling Port Fidalgo in Alaska, Lamniformes demonstrate their dominance across vast stretches of oceanic territories. Their sleek bodies and razor-sharp teeth are perfectly adapted for life at sea. Witness an awe-inspiring moment as a diver encounters a Great white shark underwater off Guadalupe Island. The sheer size and power of this apex predator leave us humbled by nature's grandeur. Venture beneath El Hierro in the Canary Islands to catch sight of the elusive Smalltooth sand tiger shark from below. Its menacing silhouette against sunlight creates an eerie yet captivating spectacle that showcases Lamniformes' mystique. Even these mighty predators seek assistance from smaller marine species like bluestreak cleaner wrasses. Watch as they delicately clean Pelagic thresher sharks, forming unlikely alliances within this intricate ecosystem. Lamniformes reign supreme among ocean dwellers - their presence evokes both fear and admiration.