Sharks, Rays and Skates

This group of animals contains the cartilaginous fishes - those that have a skeleton of cartilage rather than bone. This includes all sharks, skates and rays. They also have five to seven gill slits on each side of the body.

Leopard shark
Big skate
Spotted ratfish

Leopard Shark

Leopard shark                    






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