What Is a Port Jackson Shark?
A Port Jackson shark is named for its home around Port Jackson, Australia. This nocturnal, bottom-dwelling shark is found exclusively in Australian waters, most commonly along the southern coast. Belonging to a family of sharks with distinctive teeth, the Port Jackson Shark’s scientific name is Heterodontus portusjacksoni. In Latin, heterodontus means “different tooth.” Port Jackson Sharks are not considered harmful to humans.
