Author: Günther, 1870
FBname: Gummy shark
Comments: An inshore and offshore shark found from intertidal waters (Ref. 13563) to a depth of 350 m.  Feeds on crustaceans, marine worms and small fishes (Ref. 13563), also cephalopods.  Forms schools by sex and size .  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Newborn and juvenile gummy sharks are found in many areas across southern Australia, but no well-defined nursery areas have been identified.  These sharks  are capable of long migrations, females traveling longer distances than males (Ref. 6390).  Utilized fresh for human consumption (Ref. 6871).  Maximum length data for female species is taken from Ref. 6390.