Fishing for Dark shyshark

Haploblepharus pictus
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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

finnmcweeney, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2024

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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