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Meshed White Sharks
Carcharodon carcharias Linnaeus, 1758
White Sharks are sometimes caught in the shark meshing program managed by New South Wales State Fisheries. Captured fish are examined and all data plus samples are sent to the Australian White Shark Research Group. The two 2 m long fish in the images below were caught in September and October off Newcastle, New South Wales (32oS). View the White Shark fact sheet. All photos: D. Reid © NSW DPI.
This is the head of a 2 m long juvenile White Shark. Note the shape and arrangement of the teeth, the black circular eye, and the pores on the snout. View larger image.
Head of a 2 m long meshed White Shark. Note the shape of the teeth, the black circular eye which is partially rolled backwards, and the pores on the snout. View larger image.
White Shark claspers. All male sharks have claspers. These organs are used in reproduction. The image shows the claspers of an immature White Shark. More details on claspers. View larger image
The image shows the huge lobes of liver in a 2 m long White Shark. The oily liver is used for buoyancy regulation in sharks. View larger image
The image shows a 2 m long, juvenile White Shark caught in the beach meshing program off Newcastle, New South Wales. Note the five large gill slits, the different sized dorsal fins, the torpedo-shaped body, and the strong ridge on the caudal peduncle.
