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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.

Published 13 September 2022

Sharks
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.

Published 14 September 2022

Sharks
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.

Published 20 September 2022

Hawaii Sharks
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.

Published 16 September 2022

Sharks
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.

Published 20 September 2022

Sharks
What's on at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/

Discover our exciting exhibitions and program of events including Prehistoric Playground for kids.

Published 19 October 2018

events playgroups talks programs workshops exhibitons
Common and Unusual Identifications - Cicadas
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/common-identifications-cicadas/

Bugs have sucking mouth parts.

Published 15 November 2018

Cicadas Common and Unusual Identifications
Sawflies: Suborder Symphyta
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/sawflies-suborder-symphyta/

Sawflies are a relatively small group of insects. There are 176 species in Australia, including those with larvae known as 'spitfires'.

Published 16 November 2018
Common and Unusual Identifications - Spiders
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/common-and-unusual-identifications-spider/

These are some images of objects and animals which people have sent to Search & Discover to share or be identified. You may find an answer to your question here.

Published 16 November 2018
‘Red Listing’ Southeast Asia’s amphibians
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/herpetology/red-listing-southeast-asias-amphibians/

Which amphibian species are most in need of our help?

Published 18 November 2018

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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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
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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