Puffadder Shyshark
Haploblepharus edwardsii
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–130 m
- Max size: 59 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small spotted catshark of inshore and shelf waters over sand and rock, it hunts bony fish, crustaceans and cephalopods. It lays eggs in tough cases and is sometimes hooked by surf anglers, but heavy fishing pressure has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Haploblepharus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217646.
FAQ
- How deep does the Puffadder Shyshark live?
- The Puffadder Shyshark (Haploblepharus edwardsii) is typically found at 0–130 m.
- Is the Puffadder Shyshark dangerous to divers?
- The Puffadder Shyshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Puffadder Shyshark get?
- The Puffadder Shyshark grows to about 59 cm.