Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x X x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x x x x   Crested Bullhead Shark Scientifically: Heterodontus galeatus. What To Look For: A sluggish bullhead shark with characteristic grey-brown colour, broad, dark saddle markings on the head and body and prominent spined dorsal fins. The snout is blunt with a high forehead and the fins are paddle-like. It is common on sea floors, usually close inshore, where it occupies rocky crevices during the day and emerges to hunt at night. Size: Up to 1.5 m. Distribution: East coast of Australia. Food: Sea urchins, crabs, sea snails and small fish. Breeding: Egg cases are laid at depths of 20-30 m. among seaweed and sponges; these hatch 8 months later. Danger To Humans: Not known to be dangerous. Back To Top

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