Description
Reference |
IB0233 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Cowsharks - HEXANCHIDAE |
Common Name |
Broadnose Sevengill Shark-2 |
Scientific Name |
Notorynchus cepedianus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Cowsharks are ovoviviparous and may have litters of up to 100 youngs. Although not known to attack humans, their size and formidable teeth make them potentially dangerous. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |