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Carcharhinus brachyurus (Bronze whaler)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and... More12 Images0 Videos
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Carcharhinus leucas (Bull shark)
The bull shark, named for its stocky body and ferocious reputation, is most famous for its remarkable ability to thrive in both... More12 Images1 Video
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Carcharhinus limbatus (Blacktip shark)
The black tip shark is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey... More14 Images1 Video
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Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic whitetip shark)
Considered one of the five most dangerous sharks in the world, the oceanic whitetip shark has a stocky build, a short... More16 Images1 Video
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Carcharhinus melanopterus (Blacktip reef shark)
This is the most commonly encountered species of shark in tropical Indo-Pacific reefs. Its medium-sized, streamlined body... More11 Images0 Videos
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Carcharhinus plumbeus (Sandbar shark)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin, which increases its stability as it cruises the sea... More8 Images1 Video
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Carcharias taurus (Sand tiger shark)
This stocky shark has a conical nose and a slightly flattened head. It is a dark brown or beige colour above, with blotches... More13 Images4 Videos
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Carcharodon carcharias (Great white shark)
This mighty shark is often mistakenly thought of as the most voracious predator of the seas, and even has a reputation... More15 Images9 Videos
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Cetorhinus maximus (Basking shark)
The basking shark is the second largest fish in the seas, after the whale shark (Rhincodon typus); its maximum size is thought... More8 Images3 Videos
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Chaetodon marleyi (Double sash butterflyfish)
Information on the double sash butterflyfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More1 Image0 Videos
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Cheilinus undulates (Humphead wrasse)
The humphead or Napoleon wrasse is one of the largest reef fishes in the world and is the largest member of the wrasse family... More7 Images4 Videos
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Clarias cavernicola (Cave catfish)
The cave catfish is a freshwater, cave-dwelling fish. This unusual fish lacks pigment and appears a pinkish white colour. It has... More4 Images2 Videos
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Cobitis paludica (Lamprehuela)
This small bottom-dwelling fish, a member of the Cobitidae, or loach family, has an elongated, pale body patterned with dark spots.... More1 Image0 Videos
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Cromileptes altivelis (Humpback grouper)
This extraordinary-looking fish is often called the panther, or ‘polka-dot' grouper for its striking colour pattern of bold black... More6 Images1 Video
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Cyprinodon diabolis (Devil's Hole pupfish)
Found only in a single desert spring in Nevada, USA, this tiny fish has the most restricted range of any vertebrate. The smallest... More2 Images0 Videos
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