Endangered Crested Bullhead Shark: Appearance, Behavior, And Conservation Concerns
Meet the crested bullhead shark (Heterodontus spp.), an endangered species with a captivating appearance and intriguing behaviors. Its distinctive crested snout and small size (up to 3 feet) set it apart, while its unique feeding mechanism using powerful jaws and grinding teeth allows it to feast on crustaceans, mollusks, and cephalopods. As a solitary and nocturnal creature, it inhabits rocky reefs, kelp forests, and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Its endangered status highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this ecologically important species from threats such as overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change.
