The gummy shark is a slender, smooth-skinned shark found in coastal waters off southern Australia. It typically reaches lengths of 48-59 inches and weighs around 15-24 pounds. Preferring sandy or muddy seabeds, it feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. Known for its docile nature, it often forms small, social groups. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Gummy shark
length · weight
Gummy shark
length · weight


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