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Draughtsboard shark

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Maori octopus with draughtboard sharks

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BOSS draughtsboard shark fishing hook anzol de pesca tubarao

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Draughtboard sharks mating (no sound)

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Fishing Hook NEW RECORD BOSS Draughtsboard shark

The draughtsboard shark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, so named for its "checkerboard" color pattern of dark blotches. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is also known as the carpet shark. This shark typically reaches 1 m (3.3 ft) in length and has a thick body with a broad, flattened head and a capacious mouth. Its two dorsal fins are placed far back on the body, with the first much larger than the second.