A fisherman spotted an unusual species of shark in the sand of a beach in Australia last Monday (30). The animal was found dead and some of its teeth were missing.
The animal was found dead on a beach in South Australia – Photo: Internet/Reproduction/NDAnimal found dead on beach
fish species record Alopias vulpinus, Or as it is known, the fox shark, posted by a fisherman social media,
In the post, he commented that the animal can often come across deep water. “This large fox shark was found on a beach in the Shoalhaven area. It is generally a deep-sea animal, but in recent years some have been caught in shallow waters. It is a shame to see such a person”, commented the fisherman.
Fox shark was recorded by fisherman – Photo: Internet/Reproduction/NDfox shark
Fox sharks can be found in waters up to 650 meters deep. The cubs stay close to the coast during their first years of life and can reach up to six meters in length as adults.
according to ufrg (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul), They are carnivorous hunters and feed mainly on small fish such as anchovies, herring and hake.
This species prefers temperate waters, although it inhabits tropical waters and can tolerate cold waters.
