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Fantastical Sharks & Rays
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/amcs-sharks-rays/

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

Sharks bodies and senses
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/bodies-senses/

Over millions of years, sharks have developed streamlined bodies and extraordinary senses to help navigate and detect prey while also providing protection against attack.

Respect and fear
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/respect-fear/

Sharks have often been portrayed as killing machines and monsters to be feared. However, for First Nations peoples of the sea in Australia and the Pacific sharks have always been respected and deemed as ancestors and gods.

Hawaii
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/hawaii/

Hawaii is an archipelago of 137 volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean and the first peoples of the Hawaiian islands are the Kānaka Maoli.

Why oceans need sharks
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/why-oceans-need-sharks/

Apex predators such as big sharks play a crucial role in keeping the ocean’s delicate ecosystem in balance. Intense overfishing has not only had devastating effects on shark numbers but also placed huge stress on the entire marine food chain.

Sharks: many places, many stories
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/places-stories/

For 450 million years they’ve dominated our oceans but today sharks are now under threat. Hear from First Nations peoples, scientists and conservationist as they share their stories about these ancient survivors.

Sharks
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/sharks/

Explore the fascinating world of Sharks. Meet ancient ancestors, see life-size models and touchable specimens visit now!

Progress Shark
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/progress-shark/

Our giant shark has been transformed as part of Sydney WorldPride’s Rainbow City.

Touring exhibition: Sharks
https://australian.museum/get-involved/services/touring-exhibits/touring-exhibition-sharks/

Majestic. Powerful. Diverse. Showing the world a new perspective on sharks.

What is a shark?
https://australian.museum/publications/sharks/what-is-a-shark/

Sharks are fish that have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone, making them lighter and more buoyant in water. Over millions of years, they have developed extraordinary senses to help navigate and detect prey.