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Introduction
Australia has relatively few freshwater fish species, yet many are uniquely found nowhere else in the world. This distinctiveness is the result of the continent’s long geographic isolation, which has limited species exchange and allowed its aquatic life to evolve independently over millions of years.
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Pig-nosed Turtle

Pig-nosed Turtle

Also known as the two-clawed turtle or Fly River turtle, this is the only living species in its genus. It can grow up to 70 centimeters in length and is easily recognized by its grey to olive shell, cream-coloured underside, flipper-like limbs, and distinctive pig-like snout. Fully aquatic and omnivorous, it feeds on both plant matter and small animals. Females lay their eggs on sandy riverbanks.
Pig-nosed Turtle

Largetooth Sawfish

The largetooth sawfish is a large ray distinguished by its long, flattened rostrum edged with sharp teeth. It inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters, estuaries, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes. Feeding on fish and invertebrates, it uses its saw-like snout to detect and stun prey. This species is ovoviviparous, slow-growing, and all sawfish species are now critically endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss.
Largetooth Sawfish
  • Rainbowfish
  • Rainbowfish

Rainbowfish

Belonging to the family Melanotaeniidae, rainbowfish are small freshwater species native to northern Australia, New Guinea, Sulawesi, and Madagascar. They are known for their vibrant coloration, with males displaying especially bright hues. Most species grow to under 12 centimeters. They inhabit rivers, lakes, and swamps, feeding on small crustaceans, insect larvae, and algae, and are widely kept as ornamental fish.
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Where Are the Mini Sharks? Special Marine Science Program, Dive Into the Enchanting World of Miniature Sharks with Us!

Where Are the Mini Sharks? Special Marine Science Program, Dive Into the Enchanting World of Miniature Sharks with Us!

Sharks are not all ferocious apex predators lined with razor-sharp teeth. Some are diminutive and irresistibly cute; others traverse the seafloor by “walking” on their pectoral fins. Certain species hatch from spiral egg capsules nicknamed “mermaid’s purses”, while others give live birth to fully developed shark pups that look like tiny carbon copies of adult sharks...
Exclusive Annual Member Activities | Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Exclusive Annual Member Activities | Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

Join our Ocean Friends Club with an annual pass! Enjoy unlimited year-round access to the aquarium. We also bring you a wealth of exclusive perks and customized member-only events. Delight in one-of-a-kind premium experiences, and make new friends who share the same passion for marine life.
Immersively Unlocking the Mysteries of China's Aquatic Life

Immersively Unlocking the Mysteries of China's Aquatic Life

The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is currently the world’s only aquarium with a dedicated China exhibition zone that showcases themed displays of aquatic organisms and ecosystems in the Yangtze River Basin. Come and immersively unlock the mysteries of China's native aquatic life.
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