Anyone know much about these sharks. Hooked one on Monday in 30 metres of water off Waitara. About 5 foot long and seemed very docile. Behaved very much like a stingray when hooked, slow powerful runs and very heavy.
Scientific Name: |
Notorynchus cepidianus |
Maximum Length: |
3 meters |
Colour: |
Grey or brown above with scattered black and white spots, creamy white underneath |
Family: |
Hexanchidae |
Captive Diet: |
Mullet, Kahawai |
Unique Traits: |
Blunt snout and small dorsal fin |
Habitat: |
Found around New Zealand most commonly in the North Island, also found in Australia, India, South Africa and Japan |
With a wiggly, lethargic swimming style and a small dorsal fin that looks like it�s slipped down its back, the Sevengill gives the impression that it�s clumsy and docile. But nothing could be further from the truth, it can have explosive bursts of speed.
Its toothless smile belies a top jaw full of razor sharp pointed teeth, which are designed to pin its prey. The bottom jaw has rows of rectangular teeth, each with many serrations - a very efficient and effective sawing tool. Here at Kelly Tarlton�s we currently have 12 Sevengills cruising our waters. Come and check them out!
Have caught and released the odd one out off Raglan up to approximatly 40 - 50kg, but not seen or heard of any being caught for a long time.
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