Best Catshark
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The swellshark is Cephaloscyllium ventriosum, an eastern Pacific catshark notable for inflating its body when threatened.
The small-spotted catshark is Scyliorhinus canicula, a common northeast Atlantic shark notable as a frequent model in developmental biology.
The chain catshark is Scyliorhinus retifer, a western Atlantic catshark notable for chain-like markings and fluorescent skin patterns.
The coral catshark is Atelomycterus marmoratus, a small Indo-West Pacific reef shark notable for its marbled pattern and aquarium trade presence.
The nursehound is Scyliorhinus stellaris, a large northeast Atlantic catshark notable for laying egg cases often called mermaid's purses.
The Australian swellshark is Cephaloscyllium laticeps, a southern Australian catshark notable for swelling with water or air as defense.
The draughtsboard shark is Cephaloscyllium isabellum, a New Zealand catshark notable for its checkerboard-like blotches.
The cloudy catshark is Scyliorhinus torazame, a small northwest Pacific catshark notable for its cloudy saddles and use in Japanese research.
The tiger catshark is Halaelurus natalensis, a small South African catshark notable for its tiger-like bars and endemic southwest Indian Ocean range.
