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Meet the Experts – Sharks
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/video-conferencing/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
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

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Shark Skeleton
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/shark-skeleton/

A 1.8m long skeleton was hauled up on a bottom set line from a depth of approximately 150 m in the Tathra Canyons off Tathra New South Wales in 2003.

Published 11 November 2010

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Shark myths and facts
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/shark-myths-and-facts/

Discover the truth about sharks.

Published 11 February 2020

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Wobbegong Shark bites Australian Museum Cashier
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/wobbegong-shark-bites-australian-museum-cashier/

Australian Museum Cashier, Chai Griffin was bitten by a small Wobbegong Shark at a depth of 19m during a morning dive on 26 April 2004.

Published 21 June 2010

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What has long pointy teeth and a slingshot mouth?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/what-has-long-pointy-teeth-and-a-slingshot-mouth/

A Goblin Shark, that's what; and the Australian Museum is delighted to have received a fine specimen in the last few days.

Published 02 March 2015

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Marine vandal has a gutful!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/marine-vandal-has-a-gutful/

Emails from a research vessel in the middle of the Pacific tell of a small shark whose 'taste' for fresh sashimi led to its capture.

Published 12 April 2013

Ichthyology shark blog
Triple Beizam Hammerhead Shark Headdress: An interview with Ken Thaiday
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/triple-beizam-hammerhead-shark-headdress-an-interview-with-ken-thaiday/

Torres Strait artist Ken Thaiday talks about what his work and his totem, the hammerhead shark means to him.

Published 20 March 2015

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Lizard Fish - Shark Beaching
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lizard-fish-shark-beaching/

Marine biologist Amanda Hay is on beautiful Lizard Island where she is conducting research into behaviour of larval fishes. Today, she writes about an encounter at the beach.

Published 20 February 2012

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Sixgill Shark attacks bait
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sixgill-shark-attacks-bait/

A Sixgill Shark has been caught on video attacking a bait near Osprey Reef, off north-eastern Australia.

Published 27 August 2010

Ichthyology shark blog fish

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

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

Permanent education space
Open daily

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