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Peddemors V 2015. Gummy Shark (Mustelus antarcticus) In: Stewart J, Hegarty A, Young C, Fowler AM and Craig J (Eds). Status of Fisheries Resources in NSW 2013-14. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Mosman. pp. 169-171. White, W.T., Arunrugstichai, S. & Naylor, G.J.P. 2021. Revision of the genus Mustelus(Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae) in the northern Indian Ocean, with description of a new species and a discussion on the validity of M. walkeriand M. ravidus. Marine Biodiversity51: 42: 1-x. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-021-01161-4
Gummy sharks, also known as flake at your local fish and chip shop, are a smaller breed of shark found all over Victoria, but especially in Port Phillip Bay.Giri, K and Hall, K 2015, South Australian Recreational Fishing Survey. Fisheries Victoria Internal Report Series No. 62.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy your favorite gummy candy, consider purchasing gummy sharks. Simpfendorfer, C. 1999. Management of shark fisheries in Western Australia. In: Case studies of management of elasmobranch fisheries. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper 378/1: 425–455. Although the primary shark species sold as flake is the gummy shark, several others are listed below.Grey nurse sharks are large, slow-swimming sharks that like to hang out in large sandy gutters and caves. They're one of the most endangered marine fishes in Australia, after their numbers declined rapidly until the 1990s.