The puffadder shyshark is a small, bottom-dwelling shark found off the coast of South Africa. It typically measures 24 inches and weighs around 2 pounds. With a distinctive pattern of dark saddles and spots, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Preferring rocky and kelp-covered reefs, it exhibits a shy behavior, often curling into a ring when threatened. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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