Species library

Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

10 species

Australian Sawtail Catshark

Australian Sawtail Catshark

Figaro boardmani

A masterpiece of deep-sea camouflage, the Australian Sawtail Catshark is defined by its ornate white-edged saddles an...

Sharks
Blind Shark

Blind Shark

Brachaelurus waddi

The ultimate survivor of the Australian tide pools, the blind shark is a hardy, nocturnal master of disguise. Known f...

Sharks
Colclough's Shark

Colclough's Shark

Brachaelurus colcloughi

A rare and striking carpet shark found only in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of northeastern Australia. Known for ...

Sharks
Crested Hornshark

Crested Hornshark

Heterodontus galeatus

With its dramatic 'eyebrows' and ancient lineage, the Crested Hornshark is one of Australia's most charismatic reef r...

Sharks
Finetooth Shark

Finetooth Shark

Carcharhinus isodon

A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...

Sharks
Galápagos Shark

Galápagos Shark

Carcharhinus galapagensis

The undisputed ruler of the island reefs, the Galápagos shark is a bold, inquisitive apex predator that defines the r...

Sharks
Gray Smooth-hound

Gray Smooth-hound

Mustelus californicus

The Gray Smooth-hound is a sleek, harmless sentinel of the Pacific shallows. Spotless and streamlined, this elegant s...

Sharks
Rusty Catshark

Rusty Catshark

Halaelurus sellus

A pint-sized predator of the deep, the Rusty Catshark sports intricate saddle-like patterns that help it blend into t...

Sharks
Southern Sawshark

Southern Sawshark

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

A master of the seafloor, the Southern Sawshark uses its incredible toothy rostrum to navigate the dark depths of the...

Sharks
Tawny Nurse Shark

Tawny Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus

The Tawny Nurse Shark is a social, nocturnal hunter of the Indo-Pacific reefs, famous for its ability to 'vacuum' pre...

Sharks

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