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The swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) is a catshark in the family Scyliorhinidae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical eastern Pacific Ocean from between central California to southern Mexico, with an additional population off the coast of Chile. [ 1 ]
The Australian swellshark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps) or draughtboard shark, is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to southern Australia. This bottom-dwelling species can be found on the continental shelf down to a depth of 220 m (720 ft).
Cephaloscyllium sufflans Regan, 1921 (balloon shark) Cephaloscyllium umbratile D. S. Jordan & Fowler, 1903 (blotchy swellshark) Cephaloscyllium variegatum Last, Séret & W. T. White, 2008 (saddled swellshark) Cephaloscyllium ventriosum Garman, 1880 (swellshark) Cephaloscyllium zebrum Last, Séret & W. T. White, 2008 (narrowbar swellshark)
This shark has a stocky body and a short, wide head with a capacious mouth. It is characterized by a striking dorsal color pattern of dark brown lines that trace a series of hollow saddles and narrow rings, on a light background. Like other swellsharks, this species can inflate itself when threatened. Its reproduction is oviparous. [2]
Washington is home to a few species of sharks you should know about before your next water-based excursion. Skip to main content. News. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
The whitefin swellshark (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) is a species of catshark, belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to southeastern Australia.It is found 126–554 m (413–1,818 ft) down, on the outer continental shelf and upper continental slope.
"The shark takes off because clearly, that's not what the shark was interested in. If you look at maybe something like a six-foot bull shark, just by the sheer size, it's going to do a lot more ...
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