The draughtsboard shark is a small, bottom-dwelling shark found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. It typically measures around 30 inches and weighs up to 15 pounds. This species has a distinctive pattern and can inflate its body when threatened. It feeds on crustaceans and small fish, inhabiting rocky reefs and sandy areas. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Draughtsboard shark
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Draughtsboard shark
length · weight
Draughtsboard shark
length · weight


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