Alien Sharks are Back
These sharks are so weird, we call them "Aliens." Sharks have been around for 450 million years, so it is no wonder some species hold on to their prehistoric roots. Check out photos of these fascinating Alien Sharks.
(updated July 19, 2022)
Wobbegong
Wobbegong is the common name given to the 12 species of carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae.
Horn Shark
A horn shark swimming in the shallows of Redondo beach California
Guitarfish
The Guitarfish is technically a ray, with fins.
Angular Roughshark
An Angular roughshark in Istanbul in Turkey. It's wide eyes make it's alien-like qualities cute.
Basking Shark
Basking Shark feeding on plankton during the bloom in the Scottish waters off the Isle of Coll.
Sawfish
The Sawfish is also know as the carpenter shark.
Frilled Shark
This frilled shark is rarely seen alive at sea-level, this shark trhives in waters of a depth of 600 meters.
Swell Shark
A young swell shark rests on the reef at Anacapa Island.
Spotted Dogfish
The Nursehound also known as Large-spotted Dogfish