Once abundant in the world's oceans, now overfished and in some places depleted. The silky is the shark second most commonly taken as bycatch due to commercial fishing of tuna, it's favored prey.

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Silky Shark

A peaceful fish having horns as defence to make it more difficult for predators to swallow it. The cowfishes are, sadly, a common target for the aquarium industry due to their adorable looks.

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Juvenile Longhorn Cowfish

In just two weeks, the frogfish can change its own color to match the environment. They generally do not move very much, but sometimes use the pelvic fins (the ones below the body) to walk along the sea floor. Their pectoral fins (one on each side) are used for stability.