Blind Sharks [Brachaeluridae]

Description

Brachaeluridae, or blind sharks, are small, nocturnal sharks found off the eastern coast of Australia. Despite their name, they are not blind but have this moniker due to their tendency to shut their eyes when taken out of the water. They prefer shallow, rocky environments and are often found in tide pools.

Genera
Blind Sharks [Brachaelurus]
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Bluegrey Carpetsharks [Heteroscyllium]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
Statistics
  • Genera 2