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Topic: Protected place management
Location: Beagle Marine Park
Species (common name): Port Jackson shark
Species (taxonomic name): Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Habitat type: Mesophotic reef, Rocky reef
Date taken: August 2024
Credit (organisation): NESP/IMAS
Conservation value: Australian Marine Park
Observation platform: Remotely operated vehicle
Caption
Scientists on a return journey to Beagle Marine Park in August 2024 spotted thousands of sleepy Port Jackson sharks blanketing the seafloor. The mysterious gathering was videoed by a remotely operated vehicle. The research team had previously seen the sharks here six years ago during the first survey of Beagle Marine Park, which is managed by Parks Australia. Image: NESP/IMAS
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