The Flapnose houndshark is a small, slender shark found in the coastal waters of the western Indian Ocean. It typically measures around 24 inches and weighs up to 5 pounds. This species has a distinctive flattened snout and feeds on small fish and crustaceans. It inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, displaying solitary and nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Flapnose houndshark.