Brown Shyshark
Haploblepharus fuscus
- Group: Shark
- Max size: 69 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A shyshark of shallow rocky ground on the South African shelf, it curls its tail over its eyes when caught, which gives the family its name. It feeds on lobsters, crabs and small fish, lays eggs, and at about seventy centimetres the IUCN lists it as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Haploblepharus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217644.
FAQ
- Is the Brown Shyshark dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Shyshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Shyshark get?
- The Brown Shyshark grows to about 69 cm.