Crested Horn Shark
Heterodontus galeatus (Günther, 1870)
Least Concern- Maximum length
- 1.3 m
Meet the Crested Horn Shark
The Crested Horn Shark is a small species of shark characterised by its blunt snout and prominent spines on its dorsal fins. Their latin genus name ‘Heterodontus’ refers to their unique dentition, featuring distinct types of teeth that aid in crushing and grinding prey.
- What they eat
- Sea urchins, crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes.
How big do they get?
Crested Horn Shark · 1.3 m
Human diver · 1.8 m
Where they live
Distribution
Southwest Pacific - east Australia, southern Queensland and New South Wales.
Habitat
Intertidal area to 93 m deep. Often found around rocky reefs, seagrass beds and in seaweed.
In the wild
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Recorded on a Shark Trust survey dive -
Resting on a sandy seabed -
Cruising close to the sea floor -
In the shallows at dusk -
Sheltering on the reef
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Conservation status
Least Concern
Global
