Orectolobiformes

Bluegrey Carpetshark

Geteroscyllium colcloughi

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Max Length

0.8m

Litter Size

6-8 pups

Overview

A small, rarely seen carpetshark endemic to a narrow stretch of southeast Queensland, Australia. Critically endangered with a very restricted range. Harmless.

Habitat

They prefer the bottom of the ocean floor in very shallow inshore areas, less than 19.7 ft [6 m].

Distribution

Southwest Pacific & Australia

East Australia.

Behavior

Unknown.

Biology

Reproduction: Aplacentally viviparous with 6-8 pups per litter

Appearance

Dorsal: Greyish above, white below, no light spots. The young have conspicuous black markings on their back, dorsal fins, and caudal fin which fade in adults.

Sources:sharksorg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bluegrey carpetshark dangerous to humans?

The bluegrey carpetshark is not considered dangerous to humans under normal conditions. There are few or no recorded incidents involving this species.

Where does this species data come from?

Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.

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Orectolobiformes

Bluegrey Carpetshark

Geteroscyllium colcloughi

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Max Length

0.8m

Litter Size

6-8 pups

Overview

A small, rarely seen carpetshark endemic to a narrow stretch of southeast Queensland, Australia. Critically endangered with a very restricted range. Harmless.

Habitat

They prefer the bottom of the ocean floor in very shallow inshore areas, less than 19.7 ft [6 m].

Distribution

Southwest Pacific & Australia

East Australia.

Behavior

Unknown.

Biology

Reproduction: Aplacentally viviparous with 6-8 pups per litter

Appearance

Dorsal: Greyish above, white below, no light spots. The young have conspicuous black markings on their back, dorsal fins, and caudal fin which fade in adults.

Sources:sharksorg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bluegrey carpetshark dangerous to humans?

The bluegrey carpetshark is not considered dangerous to humans under normal conditions. There are few or no recorded incidents involving this species.

Where does this species data come from?

Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.

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