Shortfin Mako Shark

Caption

lower jaw of shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxyrinchus, showing rows of teeth - daggerlike teeth grasp and hold fast-swimming prey such as fish and sqid prior to swallowing, differences in shark tooth size and shape reflect what and how they prey on, Hawaii

Credit

© Masa Ushioda / CoolWaterPhoto.com. All rights reserved worldwide. Not to be used without authorization.. All rights reserved worldwide. Not to be used without authorization.

Model Release

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Image File Information

File Name: Mako-Shark-Shortfin-0013.jpg
File Format: 8bit RGB JPEG
Color Profile: Adobe RGB (1998)
Image Dimensions: 5400x3600 at 300dpi ( larger file size available upon request )

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