Species FishPort Jackson Shark

Port Jackson Shark

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

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Illustration of Port Jackson Shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni)

The Port Jackson Shark has a distinctive flat head and a unique appearance with its striped pattern. A notable fact is that it lays spiral-shaped eggs, often referred to as 'mermaid's purses'.

Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs and sandy areas.
Diet
Primarily feeds on mollusks and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon

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