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Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Hexanchus nakamurai Teng, 1962
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/bigeye-sixgill-shark-hexanchus-nakamurai/

Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Hexanchus nakamurai Teng, 1962

Published 10 May 2013

shark Hexanchidae
Xenacanthus
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/xenacanthus/

The Xenacanthus is a genus of prehistoric sharks.

Published 27 April 2022

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition
Megalodon, Otodus megalodon
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/otodus-megalodon/

The Megalodon, meaning 'giant tooth', is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago.

Published 27 April 2022

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition
Hexanchidae - Sixgill Sharks
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hexanchidae-sixgill-sharks/

Explore images and fact sheets of the hexanchid fishes on the site.

Published 29 March 2019

shark Hexanchidae sharks
Meet the Experts – Sharks
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/virtual-excursions/meet-the-experts-sharks/

In this on demand virtual excursion, students heard from three NSW Department of Primary Industries scientists on what is being done to protect our sharks, how the environments they live in can best be managed, and how humans can stay safe when entering their habitats.

Published 18 April 2023

secondary classroom activity virtual excursion meet the expert shark Sharks

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

Special exhibition
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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

Special exhibition
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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
Free entry
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Free entry
Open daily

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