Swell Shark

(Cephaloscyllium ventriosum)

 

© John Hyde

 

© 2000 Paul Foretic

 

Apparently, swell sharks which feel threatened (and are out in the open) curl up into a ball and free fall to the bottom...
© 2001 John Hyde

 

Another falling swell shark
© 2001 John Hyde

 

© John Hyde

 

Swell Shark egg
© 2000 Paul Foretic