Australian Weasel Shark
Hemigaleus australiensis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 12–170 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender weasel shark of Australian shelf waters, it patrols the bottom from inshore bays down to about one hundred and seventy metres. Females give birth to young around thirty centimetres long, and adults reach a bit over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Hemigaleidae › Hemigaleus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281023.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Weasel Shark live?
- The Australian Weasel Shark (Hemigaleus australiensis) is typically found at 12–170 m.
- Is the Australian Weasel Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Weasel Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Weasel Shark get?
- The Australian Weasel Shark grows to about 1.1 m.