Mustelus californicus

Mustelus californicus, commonly known as the Gray smoothhound, is a medium-sized (they usually grow to around 100 - 120 cm) subtropical shark. Their base colour is usually metallic grey, but can be more of a copper colour as well. The fins may have a slightly different colour and the belly is white.

These are common in inshore and offshore waters and sometimes enter shallow muddy bays. They feed on all kind of invertebrates, but mostly crab, shrimp, worm and small fish. They can best be fed with enriched frozen and live meaty foods like all kinds of shrimp, fish, crab and the occasionally mussel!