Mackerel Shark Collection

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

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis). Port Fidalgo, Alaska, USA. July

Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis) swimming, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Jaws of Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA. July

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

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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The mackerel shark, also known as the Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis), is a fascinating creature found in the waters of Port Fidalgo, Alaska, USA. With its Tonguestone (sharks tooth) adorned with lateral denticles, this species possesses an impressive set of teeth that resemble those of other formidable sharks like the great white (Carcharodon carcharias) and shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus). During July in Prince William Sound, Alaska, you can witness the majestic Salmon shark swimming gracefully through the Pacific Ocean. Its sleek body and powerful fins allow it to navigate these chilly waters with ease. The sight of this apex predator gliding effortlessly is truly awe-inspiring. If you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse beneath the surface, you might even come across the jaws of a Salmon shark. These sharp-toothed marvels are reminiscent of their larger cousin, the great white shark. Their intimidating presence serves as a reminder of nature's incredible diversity and adaptability. While sharing some similarities with other sharks such as the shortfin mako, which also boasts impressive speed and agility underwater, each species has its own unique characteristics that make them special. The Isurus oxyrinchus or shortfin mako is renowned for its streamlined body built for swift movements through ocean currents. Encountering a mackerel shark like the Salmon shark or observing jaw bones from mighty predators like Carcharodon carcharias or Isurus oxyrinchus offers us glimpses into their captivating world beneath our oceans' surfaces. These creatures remind us why we must continue to protect and appreciate Earth's diverse marine life for generations to come.