Pygmy Shark
Pygmy sharks underbelly glows to attract prey that swims beneath it.
Northwest Pacific
Silky Shark
Has an extremely acute sense of hearing
Shortfin Mako Shark
Shortfin Mako sharks can jump 20 feet above the water!”
Pacific Sleeper Shark
In 2015, a Pacific Sleeper Shark was filmed living underneath an active volcano near the Solomon Islands. This shark is able to survive in waters with very high temperatures and acidity!
Thresher Shark
Thresher Sharks have a distinctive, thresher-like tail.
Viperfish
Viperfish have a bioluminescent spine on their dorsal fin.
Opah
Opah are brightly colored, with red-orange fins and a silvery body.
Dragon Eel
Dragon eels have double jaws and two sets of razor-sharp teeth
Sea Snake
The sea snake is incredibly venomous, even more than a cobra!”
John Dory
The John Dory is often labeled one of the ugliest fish in the world and has no known relatives.
Sand Dollar
Sand Dollar skeletons make popular collection items for seashell collectors.