M-L Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Caught this strange looking fish or shark on the weekend and can't find it anywhere in my Australian fish book. Anybody got any idea? btw, those fang like things are actually soft. not as scary as it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Looks like a Port Jackson with out the normal markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) That's a Blind Shark (Brachaelurus waddi), M-L. The Australian Museum says: "The Blindshark has a slightly flattened head, small eyes and a nasal barbel (glossary) projecting from both nostrils. It has two dorsal fins that are close together and located well back on the body. The small anal fin is located just before the long caudal fin. This species is brown to black on top and yellowish below. It often has light spots and about eleven dark saddles across the back. It is a harmless species that grows to 1.2m and feeds at night on invertebrates and small fishes. The common name of this species arose from its behaviour of closing its eyes when landed by anglers. The Blindshark lives in shallow coastal waters. Juveniles are often seen in high-energy surge zones, whereas adults are usually seen during the day in caves and under ledges. It has been recorded from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales in depths ranging from the intertidal zone down to 140m." Here's a couple of pics: Flattieman. Edited October 9, 2006 by Flattieman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-L Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 yep thats it. it didn't put up much of a fight, actually thought it was snagged. thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) yep thats it. it didn't put up much of a fight, actually thought it was snagged. thanks for the help yeah I've caught a few of them along the royal nat park and they're like pulling up a bucket of water Edited October 9, 2006 by robthefisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AO7474 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Flattieman strikes again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Battler Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 those things are complete pain in the ass. they always seem to swallow the hook exceptionally deep, have the fighting qualities of a cabbage and expel some nasty crap when landed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Arent those things and Port Jacksons just the biggest pain in the ass....I used to get heaps of them when i used to bottom bash in the harbour. As describe like the Port Jackson they have absolutely no fight in them, Just dead weight Biggest pest inside our estuaries if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Biggest pest inside our estuaries if you ask me They serve a purpose keeping the ocean floor clean, like big brown vacuum cleaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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