Swell shark
A species of Swellsharks Scientific name : Cephaloscyllium ventriosum Genus : Swellsharks
Swell shark, A species of Swellsharks
Botanical name: Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
Genus: Swellsharks
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Swell sharks are typically around 90 cm in length, with a maximum length of 110 cm. They have flat, broad heads with large gold eyes that have nictitating eyelids. Swell sharks have a yellow-brown coloration, with brown and white spots. They spots cover their underside, but are not present on their fins. Usually the younger sharks are lighter in color than the adults. The gills of a swell shark are usually very small and tight. Every swell shark has around 55–60 teeth. Teeth typically have three smooth cusps, but can have as many as five cusps. The middle cusp is the longest.
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Ground sharks Family
Catsharks Genus
Swellsharks Species
Swell shark 
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