Crested Hornshark

Heterodontus galeatus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Heterodontus galeatus
Other names Crested Bull Shark, Crested Bullhead Shark, Crested Port Jackson Shark, Crested Shark
Size Up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Weight Over 15 kg (33 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal to deeper ocean waters amongst rocky, weedy & reef areas
Depth Range 1 - 93 m (3 - 305 ft)
Crested Hornshark Distribution