Area restrictions
Do not take in shark refuge areas. Research suggests that gummy sharks are being heavily fished, so area restrictions to protect this species and school shark are extremely important.
Rules
The dorsal and pectoral fins must remain attached to all shark until they are landed.
Habitat
This shark is found in both shallower coastal waters and deep offshore waters from 3-60 metres depth. They are common around Tasmanian reefs, and also over sand and seagrass areas.
Fishing Information
Often considered a nuisance species by recreational fishers although there is increasing interest in it as a flake substitute. They will readily enter rock lobster pots, damaging rock lobster catch, as well as taking the baits of line fishers and becoming entangled in nets. They are hardy sharks capable of living out of water for extended periods of time.
Handling
All shark species should be handled carefully. Although draughtboard sharks have small teeth, they have a tendency to bite down on anything placed in their jaws and then rolling and twisting their body.
Cooking
They produce small white fillets and can be prepared in a manner similar to flake.