Fishes of Magic Point, Sydney

This field guide lists the 42 species of fishes that have been observed at Magic Point, Sydney.

Port Jackson Shark

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. It has a large, blunt head with prominent forehead ridges and dark brown harness-like markings on a lighter grey-brown body, and can grow up to ...more ↓

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