SHARK IN A JAR - SQUALUS ACANTHIAS
THE SCIENCE
The spiny dogfish shark, Squalus acanthias, is found in temperate waters worldwide and is one of the best-known sharks in the world. Males grow to just over 3 feet on average, reaching maturity at around 11 years, while females may grow over 5 feet long and reach maturity after around 20 years. This is a viviparous species of shark, i.e. one that gives birth to live young, and it is regularly fished for food, fish oil, fertilizer, pet food, and scientific study.
THE STORY
These baby sharks are not fished for this purpose; they are by-products of commercial fishing. At times, female sharks are caught with developing young inside of them; these are collected and preserved. The Shark in a Jar is one of our most popular items with kids! Preserved in a mixture of 30% isopropyl alcohol and 70% water dyed blue for a captivating “oceanic” aesthetic, it makes a nifty piece of educational decor. Grab one today!
Dimensions: 6.75"H x 2.75"Diameter
Scientific Name: Squalus acanthias
Origin: Florida, USA
Shipping Restrictions: International wildlife export fees apply
Customers with shipping addresses outside of the US will be charged an additional fee. Read our full international wildlife shipping policy here.
- Color:
- Blue
- Color:
- Gray
- Origin:
- North America
- Impact:
- Made/Assembled in USA
- Impact:
- Shop Small
- Impact:
- Eco-Friendly
- Shipping Restrictions:
- IF&W
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Awesome
It's for my grandson who loves anything to do with sharks
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Pretty awesome!!
Bought for 7yo grandson who is mesmerized by all sharks. Shark in a Bottle arrived quickly and packing was secure. The solution is very dark so shark is a bit hard to see details but he loves it!
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Pickled Shark
Bought this for a friend who truly appreciates the originality of the gift.
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Shipped great
Greatly wrapped packed shipped thanks team evolution!!!
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Shipped perfect
Wrapped great no damage! Thanks team evolution! Prob whole jar 12inches
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Love it!
very clean, cute, perfect size, arrived very quickly
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Shark in a jar
The specimen came really quickly! It also looks to be in really good condition, the only problem I had was in packaging, the tip of the tail pokes out of the lid which causes some of the liquid to leak out if it’s turned a specific way. 4/5
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Awesome Collectible
This is an awesome and very cool collectible and I am very happy that I purchased it. My "Shark in a Jar" arrived quicky and was well packed as well. I will definitely be buying more unique items from Evolution Store
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LOVE THIS
I bought this for my 8-year-old brother and it is absolutely amazing!! He loves it and It looks super cool!
