The dark shyshark is a small, elusive fish found in the coastal waters of South Africa. It typically measures around 24 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. With a slender body and distinctive dark markings, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Preferring rocky reefs and kelp forests, this nocturnal species is known for curling into a ring when threatened. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Dark shyshark.