oidara Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Snapped in SA, Moana this afternoon. What is it? I have no clue, but I want to say it's a shark - obviously The dog thought it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horbola Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 The dog is smart, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Shark family definately. Looks like a blind shark or more likely a gummy shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Shark family definately. Looks like a blind shark or more likely a gummy shark Don't think it's a Gummy........you may be right about it being a Blind Shark though. Where's Bobj when you need him ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oidara Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 A gummy shark?? That sounds like a wuss of a shark if ever there was one! Still, the dog has only been out of quarantine for 2 days so it would be good if she could avoid any deadly wildlife for a while yet to offset the cost of bringing her out here. ;-) I guess even a great white is safe if it's lying on the beach, mind you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Definitely a member of the Heterodontidae group, (shark family). Port Jackson sharks are a common species in and around the area you mention, but also many other types as well, but all have the distinguishing features of the mouth and 'raised' brow area. Cheers Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Definitely a member of the Heterodontidae group, (shark family). Port Jackson sharks are a common species in and around the area you mention, but also many other types as well, but all have the distinguishing features of the mouth and 'raised' brow area. Cheers Tony. Yep...I think you score the kewpie doll Tony.....after looking at some images it looks more like a Port Jackson shark especially the teeth and crushing plates and the ridges on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yep...I think you score the kewpie doll Tony.....after looking at some images it looks more like a Port Jackson shark especially the teeth and crushing plates and the ridges on the head. It's difficult to tell Sir Les as I think the colours have faded after death, but fairly sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's a port jackson shark, ( Heterodontus portusjacksoni), one of the most primative of all thr shark family and fully protected in Australia. Aka was spot on. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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