Blind Shark
Brachaelurus waddi
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–140 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Despite its name this small shark is not blind; it simply closes its eyes when lifted from the water. It lives close inshore among rocks and reefs, even in tide pools barely deep enough to cover it, hunting small invertebrates by night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Brachaeluridae › Brachaelurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279950.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blind Shark live?
- The Blind Shark (Brachaelurus waddi) is typically found at 0–140 m.
- Is the Blind Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Blind Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blind Shark get?
- The Blind Shark grows to about 1.2 m.