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Short-tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata)Observer
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A large female circling the same spot every few minutes.
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Genus ScolecenchelysObserver
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Captured by fishermen and was re-released after images
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Spotted Estuary Smooth-Hound (Mustelus lenticulatus)Observer
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Observation and photos taken by Jacinta Lee. 15m deep
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Bronze Whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus)Observer
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Photo credit Fiona Miller and Shana McManus. Deformed jaw. No sign of hook. Member of public mentioned that individual was caught in net and dumped
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Largespine Velvet Dogfish (Scymnodon macracanthus)Observer
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Photographed by Andrew Macleod.
Caught in 700m. Approx 50NM West of New Plymouth.
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Spotted Estuary Smooth-Hound (Mustelus lenticulatus)Observer
alexburtonDescription
Beachcast, appears to have been there a few days
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Atlantic Torpedo (Tetronarce nobiliana)Observer
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Photo credit Ryan Hone
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New Zealand Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus)Observer
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Unknown if this was the same individual, if it was looks to be a resident
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New Zealand Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus)Observer
alexburtonDescription
Adult female partially covered by sand sitting next to the wharf
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Short-tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata)Observer
alexburtonDescription
Female, smaller than the other individual observed at the same time. Both were competing for the same food with the large female swimming above this individual. Unfortunately not the best images
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Short-tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata)Observer
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Female feeding. Unfortunately not the best images
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Radiate Limpet (Cellana radians)Observer
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Found on the beach
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Smooth-handed Crab (Pilumnopeus serratifrons)Observer
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Found on the beach
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Silver Trevally (Pseudocaranx georgianus)Observer
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Juveniles in a small group/school
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New Zealand Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus)Observer
alexburtonDescription
Resting on sea floor
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New Zealand Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus)Observer
alexburtonDescription
Seen whilst diving, adult, unknown sex
