Chonky draughtboard shark/ swell shark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps)
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Sciartober Day 10: Egg. I think Shark and Ray egg cases are so cool! This is the egg case of the Australian swellshark or draughtboard shark. The distinctly ridged cases hatch after 11-12 months. #sciartiber2023 #egg #sharkeggcase #australianswellshark #draughtboardshark