Heterodontidae - Port Jackson Sharks
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A Port Jackson Shark with an egg case in its mouth
Lynda Clarke
© Australian Museum
Three species from one genus are known from Australian waters - H. galeatus, H. portusjacksoni and the tropical H. zebra.
| Heterodontus francisci | California Horn Shark |
| Heterodontus galeatus | Crested Horn shark |
| Heterodontus japonicus | Japanese Bullhead Shark |
| Heterodontus portusjacksoni | Port Jackson Shark |
Mark McGrouther
, Collection Manager, Ichthyology
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Tags fishes, ichthyology, Heterodontidae, Port Jackson Sharks, horn sharks, grey, brown, blunt head, two dorsal fins, > 1m, marine, adult, egg laying, dark splotches, dots/spots, shallow water,
