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Horn Shark

Heterodontus francisci

Horn Shark

Adult horn sharks inhabit temperate coastal reefs, kelp forests, and sandy areas along the seafloor. Mostly active at night, they use powerful jaws to eat sea urchins, crustaceans, and mollusks. Their two dorsal fins bear sharp defensive spines, giving the species its common name.

Type
Water
Conservation status
LC

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