Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni), predominantly bottom-dwelling small sharks sometimes found aggregating. They are not dangerous alth

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Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni), predominantly bottom-dwelling small sharks sometimes found aggregating. They are not dangerous although handlers should be careful of the venomous spines in front of each dorsal fin. Photographed at 45 m with natural light only and fisheye lens. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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