Bullhead Sharks and Horn Sharks


These species are blunt headed, bulky sharks with small bumps over the eyes. They have both biting and crushing teeth -unusual in sharks -two dorsal fins with spines, one anal fin and five gill slits. These species are considered egglayers.

FAMILY Heterodontidae
Heterodontus francisci Horned Shark
Heterodontus galeatus Crested Horn Shark
Heterodontus japanicus Japanese Horn Shark
Heterodontus mexicanus Mexican Horn Shark
Heterodontus portusjacksoni Port Jackson Shark
Heterodontus quoyi Galapagos Bullhead Shark
Heterodontus ramalheira Mazambique Bullhead Shark
Heterodontus zebra Zebra Bullhead Shark
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