Broadnose Shark

Notorynchus cepedianus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Vulnerable

About

A grey to greyish brown speckled and spotted shark with 7 pairs of gill slits, a broad rounded head with a short blunt snout and a singe dorsal fin, far back on the body.

Size

Can grow to around 3m

Habitat

The species occurs in depths of 0-136 m, but mostly above 50 m, and often in surface waters. Broadnose Sharks are usually seen cruising over rocky reef habitats, as well as over sandy and muddy bottoms

Distribution

Found in temperate waters on the continental shelf of southern Australia including around Tasmania

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References & citations (3)

Bray, D.J. 2019, Notorynchus cepedianus in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Broadnose Shark
Scientific name: Notorynchus cepedianus (Péron, 1807)
Family: Hexanchidae
Category: Sea Life › Sharks & Rays
Origin: Native
Conservation: Vulnerable

Australian Faunal Directory

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Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Seven Gill Shark
Tasmanian Tiger Shark
Spottie
Cow Shark

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