Sharks & Rays

The Sharks and Rays that can be in and around our area

All Crabs 33 Fish 77 Octopus & Squid 6 Other 43 Sea Stars 16 Sharks & Rays 14 Shellfish 179 Sponges & Seaweeds 39 Whales & Dolphins 2

Sharks & Rays species records

Showing 1–14 of 14 species

Urolophus cruciatus Banded Stingaree

Banded Stingaree

Endemic Notorynchus cepedianus Broadnose Shark

Broadnose Shark

Native Carcharhinus brachyurus Bronze Whaler

Bronze Whaler

Native Cephaloscyllium laticeps Draughtboard Shark

Draughtboard Shark

Endemic Trygonoptera imitata Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree

Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree

Endemic Mustelus antarcticus Gummy Shark

Gummy Shark

Native Spiniraja whitleyi Melbourne Skate

Melbourne Skate

Endemic Heterodontus portusjacksoni Port Jackson Shark

Port Jackson Shark

Native Galeorhinus galeus School Shark

School Shark

Native Sphyrna zygaena Smooth Hammerhead

Smooth Hammerhead

Native Bathytoshia brevicaudata Smooth Stingray

Smooth Stingray

Native Myliobatis tenuicaudatus Southern Eagle Ray

Southern Eagle Ray

Native Trygonorrhina dumerilii Southern Fiddler Ray

Southern Fiddler Ray

Endemic Pristiophorus nudipinnis Southern Sawshark

Southern Sawshark

Endemic

Header image: (CC BY-NC 4.0) © John Sear

Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.