Shark Dissection Kit

Dissecting a shark is one of the best hands-on ways for elementary, middle, and high school students to learn about marine anatomy! Whether at home or in a science lab, this shark dissection lab kit has the preserved shark specimen and all the dissection tools you'll need to get started. 

Inside this affordable dogfish shark dissection kit, you'll find:

• a preserved dogfish shark specimen, 
• a dissection guide, 
• a #22 scalpel, 
• dissecting scissors, 
• a teasing needle, 
• dissection pins, 
• forceps,
• and a dissecting tray

The dogfish shark species is Squalus acanthus.

Learn about the anatomy of more aquatic species with our Clam Dissection Kit and our Crayfish Dissection Kit!

Please note: The tail of shark specimens is partially cut through and folded over to facilitate injection and shipping.

Note: Specimens are initially preserved with a formaldehyde solution, the best animal tissue fixative. The formaldehyde is then displaced first with water and finally with a glycol solution to produce a moist, low-fume specimen which will not decay over time.

HST Specimen Guarantee

In sealed, original packaging, our preserved specimens are guaranteed to remain fully preserved and free of decay for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Once the original package is opened, use specimen within one month. For best results, observe the following storage procedures:

• Store specimen in heavy-duty, zip-lock bags to minimize drying between dissections.
• Specimen will slowly dry out or become contaminated in zip-lock bags; add a teaspoon of Specimen Holding Fluid to retain moisture.
• Freezing or refrigeration is not necessary and may damage fragile tissues.

Shark Dissection Kit content:

• Preserved dogfish shark specimen
• Dissection guide
• #22 scalpel
• Forceps
• Teasing needle
• 6 dissection pins
• Dissecting tray