Species
Port Jackson Shark
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Tier 4Eating4/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints80–130 cm (max 165 cm) typical
Overview: about port jackson shark
Small slow-moving harness-marked shark common in southern Australian estuaries and inshore reef. Frequently caught at night on baits — a nuisance to many but harmless. Always release with care.
Biology: Port Jackson Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 80–130 cm (max 165 cm)
- Weight
- 3–12 kg
- Depth range
- 0–275 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans, urchins
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Port Jackson Shark angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on bait at night
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