Hi all. Small, i know. But i had fun. Caught on c
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This shark is most likely to be a juvenile dusky as there are no black markings on the fins. Visit http://www.oceansafrica.com/sharks.htm for more info.
Sorry Fawlty
Missed that one fin. If only the interdorsal fin was marked, then it is a Blackspot Shark. Here is some info. on the species.
A small, slender shark with a long, rounded snout, large, oval eyes, and oblique-cusped teeth; 2nd dorsal fin with conspicuous black tip covering one-half or more of the fin, other fins plain (Ref. 5578). Grayish or grey-brown above, white below; black spot on the second dorsal fin (Ref. 9997).
Found on the continental and insular shelves, from the surf line and intertidal region to deeper water (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bony fishes (including sea horses), prawns, and squid (Ref. 9997). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Often caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5485). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 244).
Missed that one fin. If only the interdorsal fin was marked, then it is a Blackspot Shark. Here is some info. on the species.
A small, slender shark with a long, rounded snout, large, oval eyes, and oblique-cusped teeth; 2nd dorsal fin with conspicuous black tip covering one-half or more of the fin, other fins plain (Ref. 5578). Grayish or grey-brown above, white below; black spot on the second dorsal fin (Ref. 9997).
Found on the continental and insular shelves, from the surf line and intertidal region to deeper water (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bony fishes (including sea horses), prawns, and squid (Ref. 9997). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Often caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5485). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 244).
Hey Ronny.
Thats the shark mate. Thanks for your info on it. From what i have heard, this shark does not get much bigger than this as well. Your info about the other fish being chased when they are around is interesting from the point of view that it must be quite the aggressive little sod too.
Thanks again
Fawlty
Thats the shark mate. Thanks for your info on it. From what i have heard, this shark does not get much bigger than this as well. Your info about the other fish being chased when they are around is interesting from the point of view that it must be quite the aggressive little sod too.
Thanks again
Fawlty
Howxit Fawlty
From what I can see from the picture that is a juvenile Dusky Shark or as it is otherwise known as Ridgeback Grey Shark. The Black Spot Shark has a much bigger black spot on the second dorsal fin.
Common Sea fishes from South Africa is verry valuable book as it will make it easy to identify fish.
Attached is a picture of the Dusky Shark
Dup
From what I can see from the picture that is a juvenile Dusky Shark or as it is otherwise known as Ridgeback Grey Shark. The Black Spot Shark has a much bigger black spot on the second dorsal fin.
Common Sea fishes from South Africa is verry valuable book as it will make it easy to identify fish.
Attached is a picture of the Dusky Shark
Dup
