Gummy Shark
Mustelus antarcticus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Mustelus antarcticus
Other names
Australian Smooth Hound, Eastern Spotted Gummy Shark, Flake, Smooth Dog-shark, Sweet William, Whitespotted Gummy Shark
Size
Up to 1.85 m (6 ft)
Weight
Up to 25 kg (55 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal areas like estuaries to deeper offshore waters on the continental slope
Depth Range
1 - 400 m (3 - 1,312 ft)
