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The Port Jackson Shark occurs in southern Australian waters from southern Queensland south to Tasmania and west to the central coast of Western Australia. There are some questionable records of the Port Jackson Sharks being caught as far north as York Sound in Western Australia.
The Port Jackson shark ( Heterodontus portusjacksoni) is a nocturnal, oviparous (egg laying) type of bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae, found in the coastal region of southern Australia, including the waters off Port Jackson.
The Port Jackson Shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) is the largest of the Heterodontid Sharks. It is one of the three Australian species within its eight-member family (Heterodontidae, the Bullhead and Horn Sharks), along with the Crested Bullhead and Zebra Bullhead.
The Port Jackson Shark, also known as the Oyster Crusher, is a species of Heterodontid shark that is commonly found in the coastal waters of southern Australia. They are named after Port Jackson, which is a natural harbor in Sydney, Australia, where they are often seen.
An unusual feature of the Port Jackson Shark is their spiral shaped eggs. Females can wedge them into cracks and crevices where they are held in place by the corkscrew-like grooves. Listed as least concern by the IUCN.
Nov 14, 2023 · In this blog, we’ll shine a spotlight on the Port Jackson shark, a brilliantly unique-looking shark that calls Sydney Harbour its home. Port Jackson sharks share the same broad, flat nose as other bull sharks but what makes them unique is their harness-like bands that wrap around its body.
The Port Jackson shark is a nocturnal, bottom dwelling ‘bullhead’ shark endemic to the Great Southern Reef. These sharks grow up to 1.65m and can live for more than 30 years. They usually live at depths of less than 100 metres but have been known to go as deep as 275 metres.
