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Port Jackson shark Heterodontus portusjacksoni,Port Jackson shark Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies intro

Port Jackson shark

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Great specie and a great shot, knowing how hard it is to capture moving fish. Promoted to homepage. Posted 12 years ago

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The Port Jackson shark

The Port Jackson shark is a nocturnal, oviparous type of bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae, found in the coastal region of southern Australia, including the waters off Port Jackson. It has a large head with prominent forehead ridges and dark brown harness-like markings on a lighter grey-brown body. Port Jackson sharks can grow up to 1.67 metres long.

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Similar species: Bullhead Sharks
Species identified by Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Jul 3, 2013. Captured Jun 10, 2011 12:25.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/49s
  • ISO800
  • 55mm

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