These species are blunt headed, bulky sharks with small bumps over the eyes. They have both biting and crushing teeth -unusual in sharks -two dorsal fins with spines, one anal fin and five gill slits. These species are considered egglayers.
FAMILY HeterodontidaeHeterodontus francisci | Horned Shark |
Heterodontus galeatus | Crested Horn Shark |
Heterodontus japanicus | Japanese Horn Shark |
Heterodontus mexicanus | Mexican Horn Shark |
Heterodontus portusjacksoni | Port Jackson Shark |
Heterodontus quoyi | Galapagos Bullhead Shark |
Heterodontus ramalheira | Mazambique Bullhead Shark |
Heterodontus zebra | Zebra Bullhead Shark |