This document summarizes the distribution, habitat, biology, and conservation status of the rare shark species Brachaelurus colcloughi, known as Colclough's shark. It collates 50 records of the species to review its geographic range on Australia's east coast, depth range of less than 4-217 meters, habitat of rocky reefs, reproductive biology as viviparous with litters of 6-7, and diet as predominantly piscivorous. The results suggest this small, rare endemic shark requires management to ensure long-term population viability given threats from human activities.

Distribution, Habitat and Biology of A Rare and Threatened Eastern Australian Endemic Shark: Colclough's Shark, Brachaelurus Colcloughi Ogilby, 1908 PDF

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