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Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

Size: To 177 cm and 25 kg (commonly 100 – 120 cm and about 5 kg).

Habitat: Marine; demersal on the continental shelf and upper slope from shallow estuaries to depths of about 400 m.

Fishery: More than 1000 tonnes landed annually off southern Australia. Caught using bottom set long lines and gill nets.

Remarks: This is the main species caught in any quantity. Consumed as “flake”!

Domestic: Chilled and packed for transport in random weight bags or 15 kilo poly boxes. Frozen, layer packed in 10 kilo shatter pack cartons.

Fish Cuts: Skin off fillets.

Recipes: Fish and Chips with Mushie Peas and Tartare Sauce