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February 2025 Elasmobranch of the Month: Pyjama shark
Learn all about the pyjama shark ( Poroderma africanum). This shark looks like it's wearing pyjamas, which is fitting because it loves to ta
Feb 113 min read


September Elasmobranch of the Month: Pyjama Shark
Have you ever heard of a slow-swimming, nocturnal shark? Pyjama sharks, or striped catsharks, are one of the most unique species of sharks i
Sep 18, 20232 min read


August Elasmobranch of the Month: Whitespotted Bamboo Shark
Whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) Key Features/Appearance Whitespotted bamboo sharks are a small species reaching a...
Aug 24, 20232 min read


June Elasmobranch of the Month: Whitecheek Shark Facts
Whitecheek Shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) Key Features/Appearance The Whitecheek shark (also known as the widemouth blackspot shark) is...
Jul 11, 20232 min read


March Elasmobranch of the Month: Pacific Sleeper Shark
Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus) Key Features/Appearance The Pacific Sleeper shark is a large species, with an average length...
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Shark Paradise: Bimini, The Bahamas
Bimini, The Bahamas is home to some remarkable sharks!
Mar 24, 20231 min read


When life gives you Lemons - Introducing Project Lemon Aid
Recently the team from Sharks4kids joined forces with the Big Blue Collective, TCIFF and the Edward Gartland Youth Center to head out on...
Aug 10, 20223 min read


December Elasmobranch of the Month: Winghead Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Winghead Shark (Eusphyra blochii) Key Features/Appearance The Winghead shark is a relatively small hammerhead...
Dec 17, 20212 min read


October Elasmobranch of the Month: Narrowfin Smooth-Hound Shark
Narrowfin Smoothhound Shark (Mustelus norrisi) Author: Linda Weiss Key Features/Appearance The narrowfin smooth-hound, also known as the...
Oct 14, 20212 min read

September Elasmobranch of the Month: Finetooth Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Finetooth Shark (Carcharhinus isodon) Key Features/Appearance The Finetooth shark is named for its small, narrow,...
Sep 15, 20212 min read


March Elasmobranch of the Month: Silvertip Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Silvertip Shark Carcharhinus albimarginatus Key Features/Appearance Silvertip sharks are a relatively large species,...
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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