Shark ID?

[Angeleyes2325]

Can anyone tell me what this little guy is? Looking for fish for my 3000 that's getting built in January.


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[sinibotia]

Horn shark... california hornshark I believe?

Edit: oops, it's a port jackson shark. (Which is still a type of horn shark)

 

[Andy Sager]

I believe it's a Port Jackson's shark. Similar to the Horn Sharks from CA but these are from Australia.
You can see some vids and info here: Port Jackson Shark

 

[Angeleyes2325]

It's actually really beautiful. I may consider this guy as my center piece for my tank


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[Andy Sager]

Depending on where you are in the world, this may be an expensive shark to import. For us here in the U.S., the Horn Shark might be an acceptable substitute. I know we used get Horn Shark Eggs and hatched them out. Kind of exciting when you look at that egg case in an empty tank for a while then BAM!!! a little shark appears. (I'm not sure if shark eggs are still legal to collect tho )

FYI: You do need to be careful with what you mix with these types of sharks. Since they are not constant swimmers, they can get nipped on by grazing fish types.

 

[Angeleyes2325]

Not really worried to much about the expense part of it just want something that I really like


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[Andy Sager]

Not really worried to much about the expense part of it just want something that I really like


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Understood. The only thing then that you should consider is how long the shark needs to be in transit from Australia. Having imported Pacific sharks for a Bahamian company, I know that they don;t always ship well for long distances. If you can get one locally to you, all the better. They are a great shark.

 

[Angeleyes2325]

I'll look into it thanks


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[Darylb]

If you can get one do it! I catch them all the time down at my local beach I have also seen a few out snorkelling


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