Overview
Victoria University of Wellington (1950-1990). Had a primary interest in the taxonomy of sharks and rays, but carried out the first exploratory deep sea sampling using specially adapted cone nets, baited traps and longlines, regularly to depths greater than 2000 m. Many new and rare species were obtained by use of these innovative techniques. He was responsible for the notable discovery of the first New Zealand specimens of orange roughy in 1957 (which subsequently formed the basis of a multi-million dollar fishery). Jack collected some 721 specimens in 988 lots and deposited them at Te Papa.