Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Weasel Shark
Reference |
IB0155 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Weasel Sharks - HEMIGALEIDAE |
Common Name |
Weasel Shark |
Scientific Name |
Hemigaleus microstoma |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Weasel Shark grows to 1.5 m in length and the Fossil Shark to 2.5 m. The Weasel Shark has angled, serrated teeth and feed predominantly on cephalopods. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |