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Despite their large size (average 3.5-4 meters with larger individuals approaching 6 meters), great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) are exceptionally agile due to their cephalofoil’s hammer-like shape. This image perfectly demonstrates the bending coefficient, which is calculated by: 1-(distance from tip of snout to tip of caudal fin/total length of the shark). A bending coefficient closer to 1 indicates a higher level of flexibility.

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Sharks at the Aquarium of the Pacific #shark #sharks #aquarium #aquariumofthepacific #deadlyseacreatures #scary #sharkinfestedwaters #sharktank #california #usa #longbeach #usa #sharklagoon (at Aquarium of the Pacific)

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Shark up close #shark #sharks #babyshark #sharklagoon #aquarium #aquariumofthepacific #longbeach #california #sharkinfestedwaters #jaws #scary #deadlyseacreatures #usa (at Shark Lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific)

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Sharks are hands down my favorite animal ❤️ #aquriumofthepacific #sharklagoon #zebrashark

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Bowmouth guitarfish pups (Rhina ancylostoma) 

Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN)

In colloquial settings, the bowmouth guitarfish is referred to as a mud skate or a shark ray due to their head looking like a ray and their body looking like a shark (x). They are currently classified as a ray in the family Rhinidae, which is almost exclusively comprised of various wedgefish species. Their distribution is within the western Indo-Pacific, from South Africa to Australia. They are reported to be more active at night and mainly consume crustaceans.

The females are viviparous, with their embryos’ source of nutrients coming from the yolk (Michael, 1993). The females also have only one ovary and uterus, unlike the sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) which have left and right uteri (Devadoss & Batcha, 1995; Compagno, 1984).

An interesting characteristic of the bowmouth guitarfish is its defense. They have spines along their dorsal surfaces and have been known to ram perceived threats, which largely includes the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) (x2; Simpfendorfer et al., 2001).

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Shark at the Shark Lagoon. Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach #shark #sharklagoon #lagoon #aquarium #aquariumofthepacific #pacific #longbeach #california #losangeles #la #ca #usa #sharks #sharktank (at Shark Lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific)

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Shark up close #shark #sharks #babyshark #sharklagoon #aquarium #aquariumofthepacific #longbeach #california #sharkinfestedwaters #jaws #scary #deadlyseacreatures #usa (at Shark Lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific)

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[carcharhinic]

Mote Aquarium’s “Shark Zone”

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Sharks at the Aquarium of the Pacific #shark #sharks #aquarium #aquariumofthepacific #deadlyseacreatures #scary #sharkinfestedwaters #sharktank #california #usa #longbeach #usa #sharklagoon (at Aquarium of the Pacific)

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Spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) jumping out of the water off Hutchinson Island, Florida. 

Photographer: Mark Mohlmann

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Shark-Con 2017 🦈

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Thresher shark breaching out of the water.

[carcharhinic]

Any advice for someone that loves all things marine life but can't pursue marine biology because they suck at math and science? Asking for a friend.

Hey there! I do have some suggestions for potential career paths that relate to marine biology. I hope this short list is helpful.

1) Ecotourism is a huge industry that is quickly growing, particularly for coastal environments. Right now, there is a high demand for guided nature cruises and kayak trips as well as shelling and providing beach ecosystem education.

2) Environmental journalism/photography/videography are options for someone who enjoys writing or taking photos. Either as a freelance writer/photographer or as part of a publication, you’ll likely travel to see marine life as well as interview people who are in the marine biology field. You’ll also likely encounter fisherman and others who make their livelihood from the ocean, so you’ll get to meet some really interesting people. With videography, you could help film footage for documentaries.

3) Marine life education can be provided as an aquarium educator or nature preserve employee. You can guide people on tours, provide information on the different organisms, and observe the animals’ daily behavior so that you can alert the aquarist at the aquarium about behavioral changes.

4) SCUBA/snorkeling guides get to interact with wildlife daily. You’ll also likely be exposed to maneuvering a vessel. This is under the umbrella of ecotourism, but you’ll be under the water instead of on it. The captain and first mate lead tours almost every day of the week. You’ll learn where specific wildlife like to congregate and get to provide a bit of education to the clientele.

5) Boat captains/first mates/maritime police are connected to many of these other careers and would be a good option for someone who likes boating. You’ll learn navigation and maritime laws as well as gain valuable insight from seasoned skippers. You could captain tours or research expeditions, or you could enforce maritime law.

6) Park rangers/fish and game wardens are also rewarding positions that can give you exposure to marine life. Whether employed by a private company or local/state/federal government, you’ll get to protect wildlife and provide education to park visitors.