Gonatus antarcticus belongs to the gonatid squid family Ommastrephidae and is commonly known as the Antarctic armhook squid. Adults are moderately sized, with a mantle length ty...
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Hoodwinker sunfish are large, open-ocean sunfish increasingly documented along California beaches, drawing attention from beachgoers and scientists. This guide explains what hoo...
Read articleWhite sharks in South Africa are a flagship species of marine biodiversity, drawing interest from scientists, conservationists, and ecotourists. This guide explains their distri...
Read articleYes, great white sharks ( Carcharodon carcharias ) are present in North Carolina waters seasonally, primarily in spring through fall, with the Outer Banks and nearby offshore wa...
Read articleIn Florida waters, the term mako shark commonly refers to two closely related species: the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) and the longfin mako (Isurus paucus). These fast, wa...
Read articleA 14-foot shark refers to a mature individual near or above the upper size limit for several species, placing it in a class often called 'large coastal' or 'offshore predators.'...
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