Jaws Collection (#6)

Sir Brook Watson escaping from the jaws of a shark
Miraculous escape of Sir Brook Watson, 1st Baronet (1735-1807), merchant, soldier, and later Lord Mayor of London, from the jaws of a shark during his boyhood. He lost his right leg below the knee

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Upper and lower human jaws
The upper and lower human jaws, depicted in two skulls, the lower of which is resting on a book Source: A practical treatise on the diseases of the teeth

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Brace-and-bit, front view

Hand drill, front view

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) showing its teeth, low angle view

Illustration, Short-tailed Monitor (Varanus brevicauda), emerging from undergound-dwelling hole with insect in its jaws, side view

Prehistoric fish in ocean

Dulle Griet (Mad Meg) 1564 (oil on canvas)
XIR325 Dulle Griet (Mad Meg) 1564 (oil on canvas) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp

The Hunt, 1579 (vellum)
XIR204797 The Hunt, 1579 (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Codex Duran, Historia De Las Indias; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Allegory of Vice and Virtue (oil on panel)
BAL128341 Allegory of Vice and Virtue (oil on panel) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 56.5x66.6 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Samson kills the lion, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Man holds a dragon down, Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, Francois Bohn, 1802 - 1809

Hell, right hand panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c
XIR185973 Hell, right hand panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c.1485 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 20.2x13.1 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg

In the upper amazon jungle, on a trail from the Maranon River, one finds the pink toe tarantula

Power shovel
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Power shovel with jaws open, view from below. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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Yacare Caiman resting on the bank of the river mouth open Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

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Yacare Caiman resting on the bank of the river Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

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Yacare Caiman resting on the bank of the river Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Crocodile at London Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. The zoo has the modern branding ZSL, the initials of the Zoological Society of London (established in 1826)

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) juvenile, close-up of head, with mouth open, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October (captive)

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Red Fox - yawning (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Nile Crocodile - In water with prey (Crocodylus niloticus) Date:

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Lion - Yawning lioness on a large termite mount. (Panthera leo) Date:

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Human skeleton - body structure - skull and Vertebrae side view Date:

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Tasmanian Devil - head with mouth wide open (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date:

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Mandrill skeleton (Mandrillus mandrillus) Date:

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Babyrusa skull showing enlarged canines in the male. (Babyrousa babyrusa) Date:

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European Badger Skull Left Side (Meles meles) Date:

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Great White Shark - man touches nose (Carcharodon carcharias) Date:

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Smilodon Fossil Skull / Sabre-tooth Cat - showing teeth. Pleistocene. Date:

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Sabre-tooth Cat - Pleistocene Date:

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Spectacled / common CAIMAN - feeding on fish (Caiman crocodilus) Date:

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Spectacled / common CAIMAN - feeding on fish (Caiman crocodilus) Date:

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JAWS, Great White Shark - Ron Taylor outside the cage filming for the feature film "Jaws". The script called for many sequences without bars in the picture. (Carcharodon carcharias) Date:

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Estuarine / Saltwater Crocodile - With jaws wide open eating Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) jaw

Eurasian Water Shrew (Neomys fodiens) jaw

Eurasian Badger, meles meles specimen, side view of a badgers skull. The crested skull showing the canine teeth and molars set in powerful jaws with a wrap around hinge

Crocodylus niloticus, nile crocodile, skull with rows of sharp teeth meshed in its long jaws

Hippopotamuses. Malawi. Africa

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"Jaws: Exploring the Fascinating World of Teeth and Jaws" Discover the intricate world through captivating images that showcase the diversity and power of these remarkable structures. From Leonardo da Vinci's detailed sketches of skull anatomy to breathtaking underwater shots, this collection takes you on a journey into the realm of teeth. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Whale Shark with its mouth wide open, gracefully feeding in Australian waters. This gentle giant reminds us that even massive creatures rely on their impressive jaws for sustenance. Delve into the depths alongside a Great White Shark as it glides effortlessly through South Australia's crystal-clear waters. A close-up view reveals its menacing head and formidable open mouth, reminding us why Carcharodon carcharias is known as one of nature's most fearsome predators. Contrasting with these powerful marine creatures, we explore other fascinating jaw structures. The delicate yet sturdy horse skull serves as a reminder that different species have evolved unique adaptations for survival. Take a peek inside our own mouths with panoramic dental X-rays, showcasing how our teeth fit together like puzzle pieces to aid in chewing and speaking. These intricate arrangements are mirrored by another close-up shot capturing every detail of a Great White Shark's toothy grin - an intimidating display perfected over millions of years. Venturing beyond sharks, witness the incredible regenerative abilities found in Greater Spotted Dogfish teeth and jaws from both North Sea and Mediterranean habitats. Continuously replaced from behind, these sharp dentitions ensure efficient hunting for this lesser-known predator. But it's not just animals who possess impressive jaws; Sumatran Tigers also make an appearance with their mouths agape - displaying their strength while emitting fierce roars across their native lands. Lastly, we peer beneath human skin using X-ray technology to reveal our own skeletal marvels - including intricately structured skulls housing our very own set of pearly whites.