Catshark
Habitat: most commonly warmer waters, and live in caves, kelp beds, and sandy/rocky surfaces
Location: most live between 40 north and south latitudes,however, a few species live in the arctic oceans
Size: range between .5-3 feet (several have reached 5.5 feet)
Description: This shark has a long body with catlike eyes located on the side of the head. Catsharks have five pairs of gills. They are either plain colors ranging from dark brown to gray, or catsharks have different patterns
Diet: small fish, crustaceans, dead fish
Feeding Habits: use camoflauge to catch slow moving fish on bottom
Offspring: many have large eggs with tough shells
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: predators, and bycatch
Location: most live between 40 north and south latitudes,however, a few species live in the arctic oceans
Size: range between .5-3 feet (several have reached 5.5 feet)
Description: This shark has a long body with catlike eyes located on the side of the head. Catsharks have five pairs of gills. They are either plain colors ranging from dark brown to gray, or catsharks have different patterns
Diet: small fish, crustaceans, dead fish
Feeding Habits: use camoflauge to catch slow moving fish on bottom
Offspring: many have large eggs with tough shells
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: predators, and bycatch
Types: The catshark is the largest shark family with a total of 160 species.
A few common species:
Swellshark- swallow air or water to float and scare of predators
Coral catsharks- most commonly kept as household pets
Puffadder shyshark- nicknamed Happy Eddie
A few common species:
Swellshark- swallow air or water to float and scare of predators
Coral catsharks- most commonly kept as household pets
Puffadder shyshark- nicknamed Happy Eddie