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See all on WikipediaThe blind shark (Brachaelurus waddi) is one of two species of carpet sharks in the family Brachaeluridae, along with the bluegrey carpetshark (Brachaelurus colcloughi). Found along the coast of eastern Australia, this nocturnal, bottom-dwelling species is common in rocky areas and seagrass beds from the intertidal … See more
German naturalists Marcus Elieser Bloch and Johann Gottlob Schneider originally described the blind shark as Squalus waddi, in their 1801 Systema Ichthyologiae. However, there is uncertainty over … See more
Contrary to its common name, the blind shark has "perfectly adequate" vision. It was so named by anglers because it retracts its eyeballs and shuts its thick lower See more
The range of the blind shark is restricted to the eastern coast of Australia, from Mooloolaba in southern Queensland to Jervis Bay See more
The blind shark has a stocky body and a wide, somewhat flattened head with a blunt snout. The small, oval eyes are situated high on the … See more
The blind shark is basically harmless to humans, though it can bite if provoked and is difficult to remove, owing to its strong jaws and powerful suction. There are cases of blind … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Blind Shark, Brachaelurus waddi (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
WEBIdentification. The Blind Shark has a slightly flattened head, small eyes and a nasal barbel projecting from both nostrils. It has two dorsal fins that are close together and located …
Brachaelurus waddi - Fishes of Australia
WEBA Blindshark, Brachaelurus waddi, at North Solitary Island, New South Wales. Source: Ian V. Shaw / Reef Life Survey. License: CC by Attribution. Summary: A greyish to brownish shark with pale spots and flecks, and …
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Blind Shark - Brachaelurus waddi - sharks and rays
WEBBrachaelurus waddi populations appear to be stable and relatively abundant, partially due the blind shark’s preference for rocky habitats which offer protection from most types of fishing.
Blind Shark | Brachaelurus Waddi | Shark Database
WEBThe Brachaelurus Waddi, also known as the Blind Shark, is one of the two species of Carpet sharks in the family Brachaeluridae, along with the Bluegrey Carpetshark. Biology : This shark has a stocky body and a …
Brachaelurus waddi, Blind shark : gamefish
WEBElasmobranchii (sharks and rays) > Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks) > Brachaeluridae (Blind sharks) Etymology: Brachaelurus: brachys (Gr.), short, referring to short and stout …
WEBDescription, classification, synonyms, distribution map, bibliography and images of Brachaelurus waddi - Blind shark.
Brachaelurus waddi - Blind-shark | Reef Life Survey
WEBAlso referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), …
Blind Shark | Natural Atlas
WEBThe blind shark (Brachaelurus waddi) is one of two species of carpet sharks in the family Brachaeluridae, along with the bluegrey carpetshark (Brachaelurus colcloughi). Found …
Blind Shark Brachaelurus waddi - Fish
WEBThe Blind Shark is a cryptic, nocturnal, bottom-dwelling shark that is found on rocky shorelines and reefs, and also nearby seagrass beds. The species occurs on the …
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