Sharks of San Franscisco Bay Area
Leopard Shark - Triakis semifasciata
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Sharks, Skates and Rays are collectively termed "elasmobranchs". Around 11 species of Sharks are found in the Bay itself - including Leopard Shark, Angel Shark, Spiny Dogfish. Many more are found along the coast and in the ocean. A great place to see Sharks and Rays is
Elkhorn Slough.
Bay Area Sharks
Sharks and Rays Articles and Links
- The Sharks of San Francisco Bay, an article in Bay Nature by Ron Russo. Local details about 5 species.
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- Sharks, rays thrive in Elkhorn Slough's muddy waters, by Tom Ragan, in Santa Cruz Sentinel, June 19, 2007.
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- The Sharks of Monterey Bay listed on Pelagic Shark Research Foundation's website.
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- "City of the Shark" - a documentary on the Bay's sharks by David McGuire of Sea Stewards, showcasing the Sevengill Shark.
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- Sevengill Shark Tagging Project in San Francisco Bay, by Aquarium of the Bay.
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- Sea Stewards is a local organization which is working on Shark conservation and ocean health.
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