Port Jackson Shark AUSTRALIA

Latin Name

Heterodontus potusjacksoni

Common Name

Also known as

Known only as the Port Jackson Shark

Fast Facts

Collected Southern Queensland, Australia, this shark is unlikely to be mistaken for any other. This shark has a unique and distinctive color pattern. This shark hatches at around 9" and specimens collected for the trade are generally smaller juveniles around the 10"-14" range. A bottom dwelling species, the juveniles can do well under the care of the experienced shark keeper. Feeds on bottom dwelling invertebrates. Offer meaty foods including pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, mysis shrimp, or marine fish flesh. . Like most sharks, it may fast for weeks before it begins feeding.

Sizes

Generally around the 10"-15" range. SIZE WILL VARY

Range in Nature

Southern Queensland Australia

Minimum Aquarium Size

180

Diet and Feeding

Offer meaty foods including pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, mysis shrimp, or marine fish flesh. Like most sharks, it may fast for weeks before it begins feeding.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Requires a large open sandy bottom. Will eat ornamental crustaceans and small fishes at it grows. Harmless to corals, but may topple them if not attached.

Related Fish

More Sharks

Availability

Rare, occasionally availble

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Port Jackson Shark AUSTRALIA

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$399.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.