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Created 12/31/2013

Family Triakidae

JAPAN

Triakis scyllium

Yawatano, Japan, 10 feet

 

BANDED HOUNDSHARK       Dochizame

Occurs in protected bays and estuaries, resting in crevices during the day.  Attains 5 feet.  Siberia south to Taiwan.