Jim Charter <jrc### [at] msncom> wrote:
> In my posted examples, issues of modelling and some uv mapping glitches
> aside, my question is, does anyone here know what color these animals
> actually are?  Any shark afficionados out there?
>
> I was using this as a reference
> http://www.discoverydiving.com/shark_gallery.htm
> Can anyone help me analyse what I am actually seeing there in terms of
> the animal's skin color and finish?

Well, the dual dorsal fins says that's a sand tiger, and they are officially
described as: "bronze from above but increasingly paler below. Juveniles
have reddish or yellow-brown spots on the tail and rear end of the body
that fade with age."

And don't forget the remora.  No self respecting shark ever leaves home
without one.

RG

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