Shark Profiles, Information, Facts, Photos & Pictures
A collection of Shark family and species facts, information, profile, photo, pictures, identification, characteristic, diet, bite first-aid, and other information to learn about both large open-ocean Sharks, and the smaller species that are most often kept in saltwater aquariums and how to care for them.
Celebrating Shark Week 2008
In celebration of Discovery Channel's Shark Week event this year, premiering July 27 to August 2, 2008, here you can check to see what programs they will be showing throughout the week, get facts and information on aquarium pet and other sharks, read about some startling, up-close and personal shark encounters, and more.
In celebration of Discovery Channel's Shark Week event this year, premiering July 27 to August 2, 2008, here you can check to see what programs they will be showing throughout the week, get facts and information on aquarium pet and other sharks, read about some startling, up-close and personal shark encounters, and more.
Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Profile
It is because the barbels at the mouth that look like a cat's whiskers the Brownbanded Bamboo Shark is known as a Cat Shark, also named a Brown-Banded, Banded, Brown-Spotted, Black Banded, and Blackbanded Bamboo Cat Shark. View a photo and learn about this popular aquarium species.
It is because the barbels at the mouth that look like a cat's whiskers the Brownbanded Bamboo Shark is known as a Cat Shark, also named a Brown-Banded, Banded, Brown-Spotted, Black Banded, and Blackbanded Bamboo Cat Shark. View a photo and learn about this popular aquarium species.
Top Aquarium Sharks & Rays Guide
For anyone that is thinking about or that may already have a shark or ray in their aquarium, "Aquarium Sharks & Rays - An Essential Guide to Their Selection, Keeping, and Natural History" by Scott W. Michael is our top pick reference book to have.
For anyone that is thinking about or that may already have a shark or ray in their aquarium, "Aquarium Sharks & Rays - An Essential Guide to Their Selection, Keeping, and Natural History" by Scott W. Michael is our top pick reference book to have.
Shark Profile - Bamboo Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this popular aquarium shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this popular aquarium shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum.
Shark Profile - Banded Species
From FINS, great information about this shark with photo included.
From FINS, great information about this shark with photo included.
Shark Profile - Cat Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this shark, Chiloscyllium confusum.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this shark, Chiloscyllium confusum.
Shark Profile - Horned Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this shark, Heterodontus francisci.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information this shark, Heterodontus francisci.
Shark Profile - Leopard (Coral Sea) Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this large bottom feeding shark, Stegostoma fasciatum.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this large bottom feeding shark, Stegostoma fasciatum.
Shark Profile - Leopard (West Coast) Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this popular cold water saltwater aquarium shark, Triakis semifasciatus.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this popular cold water saltwater aquarium shark, Triakis semifasciatus.
Shark Profile - Leopard Species
From FINS, valuable information about this shark with photo included.
From FINS, valuable information about this shark with photo included.
Shark Profile - Marbled Cat Species
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this shark, Atelomycterus macleayi.
From the Exotic Tropicals Marine Encyclopedia, a photo and care information about this shark, Atelomycterus macleayi.
Shark Bite & Attack First-Aid
Whether you need to clean and treat a minor scrape or bite, or handle a more serious shark attack situation, here is valuable first-aid information from the Hawai'i Lifeguard's site. In particular, every aquarists should learn about the "Staph, Strep, General Wound Care" provided here, because it pertains to treating ANY type of marine animal injury to prevent infection!
Whether you need to clean and treat a minor scrape or bite, or handle a more serious shark attack situation, here is valuable first-aid information from the Hawai'i Lifeguard's site. In particular, every aquarists should learn about the "Staph, Strep, General Wound Care" provided here, because it pertains to treating ANY type of marine animal injury to prevent infection!
Sharks Profile
From the Sea World Busch Gardens Animal Bytes Fish Index, here is a profile that includes classification, fast and fun fact, and other information about Sharks.
From the Sea World Busch Gardens Animal Bytes Fish Index, here is a profile that includes classification, fast and fun fact, and other information about Sharks.
Sharks & Rays Profiled
From the Sea & Sky Reeflife section, an overview about the characteristics of Sharks and Rays in general, with snapshots and individual brief descriptions on Page 1 and 2 of the larger predetory sharks, and Page 3 the Stingrays.
From the Sea & Sky Reeflife section, an overview about the characteristics of Sharks and Rays in general, with snapshots and individual brief descriptions on Page 1 and 2 of the larger predetory sharks, and Page 3 the Stingrays.