Gummy / Cat Shark

	Scientific Name	Mustelus antarcticus
	Other Names	Australian Smooth Hound Shark, Flake
	World Record	N/A

Description

They have flat, plate-like teeth with which they grind molluscs and crustaceans. These crushing teeth are powered by strong jaws.They have a grey back, which makes it more difficult for them to be seen when seen from above, and are white underneath, which makes them harder to spot from underneath. Gummy sharks are grey and slender, with white spots and flat, plate-like teeth. They have long snouts, two dorsal fins that lack spines and a tail with a distinctive notch.

Habitat

Sand or reef, at 1-350 m deep

Feeding Habits

The Gummy Shark's diet includes mostly cephalopods and crustaceans, and occasionally bony fish

Age and Growth

They can grow up to 1.75m, maturing at 800 mm. They can live for up to 16 years.

Tackle and Methods

Use line between 10 to 15kg. with a medium action rod around 1.8m is adequate. Use Size 4/0 - 6/0 hooks. For bait try either Crabs, Squid, Pilchard, Barracouta strips, Cockles, Marine Worm.

 

 

 

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