Studies in ichthyology. No. 10

Abstract

[Excerpt from first page] This species is the true Grey Nurse Shark of Australia, which has not hitherto been figured from a fresh specimen. "Whilst on holidays at Bateman's Bay, New South Wales, in March, 1936, I saw a number of specimens caught by Mr. Zane Grey and his associates and also by local fishermen. The largest was about 9 ft. 9 in. over all, and was dirty pale brownish in colour; the smallest specimen was pale grey, with irregular light rusty spots. A specimen utilized by Mr. Grey in his cinema film was selected for drawing, and had the following characters: Etc.