horn shark

Scientific Name: Heterodontus francisci
Range: Central California to the Gulf of California
Habitat: Kelp forests
Diet: Crustaceans, mollusks, small fish and echinoderms
Size: Up to 4 ft (1.2 m)
Fun Fact: This shark lays spiral-shaped eggs that become wedged in among the rocks for protection. A shark pup hatches after about six to nine months.
IUCN Conservation Status: Unknown