Blind shark
(Brachaelurus waddi)
General data
Scientific names:
Blind shark
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climates:
Tropical, Subtropical
Native to coast of:
Australia & Oceania
The blind shark is one of two species of carpet sharks in the family Brachaeluridae, along with the bluegrey carpetshark (Brachaelurus colcloughi). Found along the coast of eastern Australia, this nocturnal, bottom-dwelling species is common in rocky areas and seagrass beds from the intertidal zone to a depth of 140 m (460 ft). It often roams in tidal pools where it may be trapped by the receding tide, and can survive for an extended period out of water.
