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The swellshark, scientifically known as Cephaloscyllium ventriosum, is a species of catshark found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from California to Chile. It is notable for its unique defense mechanism; when threatened by predators, the shark can inflate its stomach with water or air to wedge itself...
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Inflation defense is memorable and public-friendly, strong regional aquarium appeal.
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The Australian swellshark is Cephaloscyllium laticeps, a catshark found in southern Australian waters. When threatened, it can inflate its body by swallowing water or air, making it harder for a predator to remove it from a crevice or otherwise handle it. This defensive behavior distinguishes the sp...
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Defensive swelling and Australian range add interest, but less recognized than swellshark.
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