#yearofsharks

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Heyo Friends! I’m trying a new thing this year! Instead of the the 365 day challenge I attempt every year and fail I’m going to try a weekly thing! So every Tuesday expect a #shark from me and we’re going to dish out a #yearofsharks and finish out with 53 sharks. I have a couple more projects to fish out this year as well so stay tuned for that! To start the new year off strong we’re going with the ever famous #greatwhiteshark #carcharodoncarcharias #pencildrawing #blackandwhite #sketch https://www.instagram.com/p/BsH0iGQgzWW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dyuo9iwhpyvl

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#Repost @aproctor.art with @repostapp ・・・ Meet shark 2/365 the Pelagic Thresher Shark! Aka the Whiptail Shark after the extra long caudal fin that they use to strike and stun prey before they eat them. Threshers are most commonly found in the open ocean, and are currently listed as a Vulnerable species due to fishery exploitation. They are often targeted or caught as long line bycatch in largely unregulated areas. ❤🦈❤ #yearofsharks #yearofsharksproject #threshershark #pelagicthreshershark #shark #artivism #painting #ink #saveourseas #saveoursharks #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture #sharkadvocate #sharkeducation #artforgood #respectthefin #ocean #oceanconservation #shark #sharkArt

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#Repost @aproctor.art (@get_repost) ・・・ Hello shark 13/365 the Sandbar Shark! Named after the sandy and muddy flats where they are most commonly found, sandbars are easily recognized for their large pectoral and dorsal fins. They eat mostly small bony fish as well as octopi and small crustaceans, and they pose little to no threat to humans. Currently listed on the IUCN Red List as a Vulnerable species, these sharks are primary targets in the Eastern USA for their meat and fins, and for game fishing. They are also hunted in the Eastern North Atlantic and South China Sea for their fins, meat, livers, and skin ❤🦈❤ . . . #yearofsharks #yearofsharksproject #shark #sandbarshark #painting #watercolour #art #artivism #artforgood #ocean #oceanconservation #ink #saveourseas #saveoursharks #respectthefin #respectsharks #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture

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#Repost @aproctor.art with @repostapp ・・・ Meet shark 7/365 in the #yearofsharks the Angel Shark! These sharks are often mistaken for rays because of their body shape and long pelvic and pectoral fins. They are ambush hunters who use the camouflage patterns on their skin to hide until their prey comes close enough to trap in their mouths. Angel sharks are also nocturnal hunters and use the light triggered from bioluminescent plankton to see their prey! Formerly common in large areas of coastal and continental shelves in the North Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Seas, most of their habitat regions are subject to intense fishing. Angel sharks are very catchable from birth through adulthood, and are taken as bycatch in trawls, bottom long lines, and sea nets. Because of this, angel sharks have been declared locally extinct in many areas. They are currently listed as a Critically Endangered species ❤🦈❤ . #yearofsharksproject #ink #watercolour #painting #artforgood #artivism #shark #sharks #angelshark #saveourseas #saveoursharks #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture #respectthefin #respectsharks #ocean #oceanconservation #sharkadvocate #sharkeducation

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#Repost @aproctor.art with @repostapp ・・・ Hello shark 4/365 in my #yearofsharksproject the Blue Shark! So named for its blue-grey skin, blue sharks are one of the most wide ranging of all sharks, found throughout tropical and temperate seas. They eat mainly small pelagic fish and cephalopods, with a preference for squid. Currently, blue sharks are listed as Near Threatened and are taken in large numbers (~20 million/year). This is mainly due to longline and driftnet bycatch, but they are commonly targeted for sport fishing in the USA, Europe, and Australia. Blue sharks have no other natural enemies besides humans- and their only known attacks on humans are as the result of feeling threatened and biting in defence after or during capture. ❤🦈❤ #yearofsharks #blueshark #sharks #saveourseas #saveoursharks #respectthefin #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture #ocean #oceanconservation #artivism #painting #watercolour #ink #artforgood #sharkadvocate #sharkeducation #sharkart

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#Repost @aproctor.art (@get_repost) ・・・ Happy World Oceans Day! In honour of today let me introduce shark 15/365 the Whale Shark! These incredible sharks are the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of 40 ft! Their mouths alone can reach up to 5ft wide but pose no threat to humans or anything larger than plankton, as they are one of three filter feeding shark species! As large as they are, whale sharks can be very elusive and not much research has been logged on them. However, scientists have figured out that each individual shark has a different pattern of spots around their gills and pectoral fins, making identification easier. Whale sharks are currently listed as Vulnerable and are facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. They have highly valuable meat, fins, and liver oil making them a prize for unregulated fisheries. They are also often victims of accidental bycatch as they can get tangled easily in fishing gear. While whale shark tourism has helped spark a global interest in keeping these majestic creatures alive, some centres have been known to be less than ethical about the interactions with these sharks and have caused interruptions in their regulated feeding schedules or injured them with boat propellers. Always double check the codes of conduct before participating in Eco tourism! ❤🦈❤ . . #yearofsharks #yearofsharksproject #sharks #whaleshark #art #painting #ink #watercolour #artist #artivism #artforgood #saveourseas #saveoursharks #saveouroceans #worldoceansday #ocean #oceanconservation #respectthefin #respectsharks #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture #sharkeducation #arteducation #sharksmarts

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#Repost @aproctor.art (@get_repost) ・・・ Hello shark 17/365 in my #yearofsharksproject the Shortfin Mako Shark! Shortfin makos are possibly the fastest sharks in the world and can reach speeds of over 60mph! This is due to their slightly different body and tail structure than other sharks; the muscles around their tails and along their bodies contract in a lateral piston-like motion, adding forward thrust to their movements. They are warm blooded, making them highly adaptable to temperatures and as such are found all over the globe! When annoyed or about to strike, shortfin makos will swim in a figure eight pattern around their prey. Attacks on humans by these sharks are extremely rare, with only nine being recorded as of 2015, only one of which was fatal. They have been known to become aggressive when provoked or caught on the end of a line, and have injured fishermen and damaged boats in this state. Even so, they are still highly prized game fish and are valued highly for their meat and fins. The IUCN currently lists them as Vulnerable due to bycatch in tuna and billfish long lines and driftnet fisheries, and the continuous threat of the shark fin trade ❤🦈❤ . . #yearofsharks #shortfinmako #shark #sharkart #saveourseas #saveoursharks #sharkeducation #art #artist #artivism #artforgood #arteducation #ink #watercolour #ocean #oceanconservation #respectthefin #respectsharks #nofear #nofinsoup #nofinsnofuture