{"id":8212,"date":"2022-12-06T16:55:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/sharks\/port-jackson-sharks-have-arrived\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:34:11","slug":"port-jackson-sharks-have-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/blog\/port-jackson-sharks-have-arrived\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Jackson Sharks have arrived at Blue Planet Aquarium"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are proud to announce a new arrival of shark species! <\/span><\/strong>
\nThey are located in our Caribbean Reef tank!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Like all bullhead sharks<\/a>, they have broad, blunt heads, and crests above the eyes. But they have unique characteristics such as the harness-like markings. Their frontal teeth are sharp, while their back teeth are flat. They have spines at the frontal edge of both of their dorsal fins. They are also endemic to Australia!<\/p>\n

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Port Jackson Shark At Blue Planet Aquarium<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Port Jackson sharks use buccal pumping, where they swap between opening and closing their mouths and gills. This means they can sit still whilst sleeping.<\/p>\n

Port Jacksons are different to our other species of Sharks. Our Sand Tiger Sharks<\/a> use ram ventilation and buccal pumping to breathe which means they swim constantly so that oxygen-rich water is continually rammed over their gills.<\/p>\n

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Sand Tiger Shark At Blue Planet Aquarium<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Our female Port Jackson sharks are named from towns in Australia, we have four girls:<\/p>\n