Quick Facts

Scientific name
Nebrius ferrugineus

Other names
Rusty Catshark, Rusty Shark, Sleepy Shark, Spitting Shark, Tawney Shark

Size
Up to 3.2 m (10.4 ft)

Weight
Up to 125 kg (275 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, lagoons & outer edges of rocky & coral reefs amongst sandy areas

Depth Range
1 - 70 m (3 - 229 ft)