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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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