National Aquarium: Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
National Aquarium: Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
Did you know that this shark is named for the venomous horns on its dorsal fins?
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous “horn” in front of each of its dorsal fins, which it uses for protection. The horn shark is typically a brownish color, covered in black spots, and its underbelly has a yellowish tint
Learn more about the horn shark!
National Aquarium
Science Topics
Zoology
Animals
Sharks & Rays
K-6
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
What are you looking for?
Organization
National Aquarium
Website URL
Type of Resource
Article
Assigned Categories
Resource k12
National Aquarium: Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
Did you know that this shark is named for the venomous horns on its dorsal fins?
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous “horn” in front of each of its dorsal fins, which it uses for protection. The horn shark is typically a brownish color, covered in black spots, and its underbelly has a yellowish tint
Learn more about the horn shark!
National Aquarium
Science Topics
Zoology
Animals
Sharks & Rays
K-6
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
What are you looking for?
Organization
National Aquarium
Website URL
Type of Resource
Article