 |
|||
With its mouth agape and its gill rakers extended, a... |
|||
 |
|||
Available Comp Size: 350 x 247  Download Comp Caption: With its mouth agape and its gill rakers extended, a basking shark (approx. 20-feet in length) feeds near the ocean surface.
Scientific name: Cetorhinus maximus Location: Santa Barbara Channel, California Copyright: © Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats, Ltd. Photographer Code: SHK0281015 AGPix ID: AGPix_ChDaTiFl26_0018 Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal) Comments: While they are the world's second largest fish (behind the whale shark), basking sharks feed only on the ocean's tiniest planktonic creatures. By swimming with their large mouths open, they filter feed by extending and contracting appendages called "gill rakers" in the back of their throat. Each catalog image is legally protected by U.S. & International copyright laws and may NOT be used for reproduction in any manner without the explicit authorization of the respective copyright holders. |
Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats Ltd.
Underwater / Marine Photography 1215 Surf Ave. Pacific Grove CA 93950-2033 Phone: 831 649-1086 Fax: 831-649-0986 Email: chuckdavis.tidalflatsphoto@gmail.com Website: www.tidalflatsphoto.com » More information about Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats Ltd. » Add to Address Book 
View All Images by Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats Ltd.
|
||
from photographer Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats Ltd.
