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Japanese bullhead shark
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This benthic shark is distributed in southern Japan. It has a thick short spines on the base of its dorsal fins. It feeds on hard prey such as shells and crustaceans. It crushes them with teeth that are arranged like tiles. The species is oviparous, and lays spiral-flanged eggs.

Scientific name Heterodontus japonicus
English name Japanese bullhead shark

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