The whiskery shark is a slender, medium-sized shark found in coastal waters off southern Australia. It typically measures around 60 inches and weighs up to 45 pounds. Characterized by its long nasal barbels, it feeds on octopus, crustaceans, and small fish. Preferring rocky reefs and seagrass beds, it exhibits solitary behavior and is active primarily at night. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Whiskery shark
length · weight
Whiskery shark
12 in · 4 lb
Whiskery shark
13 in · 3 lb


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