Common Stingray Port Jackson Shark

Grey Nurse Shark

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes Subclass: N/A
Order: Lamniformes Family: Odontospididae
Genus: Carcharias Species: C. taurus
Habitat: Coastal rocky reefs to 1m to 190m
Distribution: Around Australia's coastline and overseas
Maximum Size: Length to 3.2m
Notes: The only large shark species seen regularly on coastal rocky reefs. Fully protected in NSW. Easily identified by two dorsal fins.
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Reference: Edgar page: 394