Port Jackson shark Profile

The Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) is a species with a distinctive pattern of black harness-like markings across its back and is predominantly brown in color. Native to the temperate waters off the southern coast of Australia, this shark is characterized by a blunt head and crest of dorsal spines. It is not commonly known in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its size and specific habitat requirements.