Soupfin Shark (or Tope Shark)

(Galeorhinus galeus)

These sharks seem to show up in early summer in the outer kelp at La Jolla Cove.
It appears to be females only.

© 2001 Tracy Clark

 

A closer view of the photo above
© 2001 Tracy Clark

 

Note the tail shape
© 2003 Garry McCarthy

 

© 2004 Marty Snyderman

 

© 2000 Garry McCarthy

 

© 2003 Garry McCarthy

 

© 2003 Garry McCarthy

 

© 2003 Garry McCarthy

 

© 2003 Garry McCarthy