Tan in colour with lots of dark brown spots, adult Zebra Sharks are often confused for Leopard Sharks. But, when they’re young they look very different... Read more
Angel sharks have unusually flexible ‘necks’. Allowing them to raise their heads and trap-like jaw to snap up prey at high speed. Read more
Shortfin Makos are the fastest shark on record, reaching estimated speeds of 30mph. Possibly more. This enables them to chase down fast bony-fish, such as tuna and swordfish. Read more
Sharks come in all sorts of amazing shapes, sizes and colours. Every month we'll be showcasing a different species.
This month we're showcasing 5 spookily awesome sharks in a special Halloween Creature Feature... Read more
In celebration of International Sawfish Day (17 October), we're showcasing the incredible rostrum wielding sawfishes… Read more
These slow-moving giants are grey-blue in colour with a distinctive pattern of pale spots. This pattern is unique to each individual, just like human fingerprints! Read more
One of the most distinctive features of the Bowmouth Guitarfish is their broad round snout, which is shaped like a bow – thus its name. Read more
A small and slender shark with lots of small dark spots and blotches. This species is one of the most abundant sharks in British waters. Read more
This supreme apex predator is perfectly adapted to their environment. With a large torpedo shaped body and powerful tail they're truly built for speed. Read more
The 2nd biggest fish in the ocean got it's name because they’re often seen feeding at the surface of the water, where they look like they’re basking in the sun! Read more
Sandtigers belong to the family Odontaspididae, which comes from the Greek words odous (teeth) and aspis (shield). Read more
The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of the largest eagle rays with a wing-span that can stretch over 3m! Each individual has a unique pattern of white spots. Read more