Port Jackson Shark

Port Jackson Shark - Heterodontus portusjacksoni

I've only ever caught the small ones, last night I landed a 3 foot PJ ( released )can any one tell me if they are protected or not.

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no they aren't a common

Sat, 2006-11-18 09:25

no they aren't a common misconception

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Protected

Sat, 2006-11-18 09:41

Yep, always thought they were protected too. Wouldnt have thought that they would be any good on the tooth thou, but you just never know. Has anyone ever tried eating one?

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Some kids where saying last

Sat, 2006-11-18 13:14

Some kids where saying last night that some of the fish and chip shops use the meat when selling shark, dont know how true that is.

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AHH Nah i doubt it Tackle

Sat, 2006-11-18 13:55

AHH Nah i doubt it

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