Saltwater

prawn trawlers. Grows to at least 5 m. Now extremely rare and presumed extinct in NSW.
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Greynurse Shark Carcharias taurus
Conservation Status: Critically endangered species.
Greynurse Sharks roam over very large areas
of the NSW coast, but are known to gather to feed,
mate and pup at a small number of locations. Marine
scientists have identified ten sites, called critical habitats, which are vital to the survival of the
Greynurse Shark. Critical habitats are defined as areas 200m out from the relevant natural feature
such as an island or a part of the coastline. Some Greynurse Shark critical habitats are located in
marine parks and recreational fishers should consult the relevant marine park zoning plan to check
the fishing rules and regulations. Additonal information and maps of critical habitats is available
from the NSW DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries
Scalloped Hammerhead Sphyrna lewini
Conservation Status: Endangered Species.
Prominent ‘scallop’ or indentation in the centre of the front edge of the head. Serious decline in
many geographic regions around the world. Occurs in NSW waters south to about Sydney during
the warmer months.
Threatened and protected species
Distinctive
“scallop”
Southern Bluefin Tuna Thunnus maccoyii
Teeth smooth edged
Conservation Status: Endangered species.
Pelagic species found in deep offshore waters. Grows
to 2.4 m. Limited recreational fishing is allowed (see
page 53). The rules relating to Southern Bluefin
Tuna may change during the life of this publication.
Check with your local NSW DPI fisheries office or
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries
White Shark Carcharodon carcharias
Conservation Status: Vulnerable species.
Found throughout the world in temperate and
subtropical oceans. White Sharks can grow to an
estimated 6 m.
NSW Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide