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Horn shark

Heterodontus francisci

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Fun Facts

Adult female horn sharks lay a couple of eggs every 11-14 days!

Species Type:

Sharks & Rays

Common Name(s):

Horn shark

Size:

On average, horn sharks grow to 4 feet (120 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Horn sharks feed on mollusks, crab, shrimp and urchins.

Range & Habitat:

In the eastern Pacific Ocean, horn sharks can be found along continental shelves, rocky reefs, caves and crevices.

Details:

Horn sharks are brown in color with evenly spaced medium-sized, black dots. They get their name from the two horns protruding from their head above their green eyes.