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Definition of port jackson shark
port jackson shark
Plural:Port Jackson sharks
• noun
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Australian A nocturnal, egg-laying species of bullhead shark native to the coastal regions of southern Australia, easily recognizable by its blunt head, harness-like dark markings, and a spine in front of both dorsal fins.
Example
"During our dive off the coast of New South Wales, we spotted a resting Port Jackson shark tucked under a rocky ledge."
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