Weasel Shark
Hemigaleus australiensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hemigaleus australiensis
Other names
Australian Weasel Shark, Sickelfin Weasel Shark
Size
Up to 1.1 m (3.6 ft)
Weight
Up to 11 kg (24 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal to offshore waters on or near the bottom, inshore bays to deeper areas of the continental shelf
Depth Range
1 - 170 m (3 - 557 ft)
