Fishing for Whiskery shark

Furgaleus macki

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

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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