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PicoSearch

Zebra Bullhead Shark


Scientifically:
Heterodontus zebra.

What To Look For:
Striking zebra stripes run the length of the body of this small bullhead shark. It has 2 dorsal fins, each with a spine. This species is commonly found living over the sea floor in inshore waters where it crawls and swims slowly over rock, seaweed and sand. Despite it being a common species, little is known about it.

Size:
Up to 1.2 m.

Distribution:
Northern Australia and Western Pacific.

Food:
Probably eats bottom-living invertebrates.

Breeding:
Live-bearer. Litter size not known.

Danger To Humans:
Bites if provoked.


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