Port Jackson Sharks

Port Jackson Shark

Port Jackson sharks are found on the southern coasts of Australia. They can eat and breathe at the

same time, unlike other sharks who swim with their mouths open to force water over their gills.

Their front teeth are sharp and their back teeth are flat, which allows them to grind up

crustaceans and mollusk. When they open their mouth, they look as if they are sticking their

tongue out! A recent research study suggests that Port Jackson sharks have distinct personalities

– similar to humans – that impact how they respond to stress and risk-taking. It is important to

remember that all species of sharks differ from one another, and it is wrong to categorize sharks

as one species - not all of them are dangerous. The odds of getting attacked and killed by a shark

are 1 in 3,749 - humans kill approximately 100 million sharks every year!

Port Jackson Sharks swimming in their natural habitat in Sydney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-5VtIuC0g

References:

https://www.sharksider.com/port-jackson-shark/