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Return to Sharks of Oregon
Apristurus brunneus
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Habitat: Bottom dweller found in the outer continental shelf and upper shelf in water of 43°F to 48°F
Size: Up to 2.25 feet
Note: There are at least 106 species of cat sharks in the world, making them the largest family of sharks
This rare NOAA footage posted on Twitter shows a cat shark embryo wiggling inside its egg case, attached to coral off Puerto Rico. (Source: NOAA)