Quick Facts:

• Predators of the pyjama shark include the broad-nose seven-gill shark and Cape fur seals.

• The pyjama sharks get their name from the grey and black stripes running from their nose to their tail, resembling pyjamas.

• Female pyjama sharks lay two purse-shaped egg cases per breeding season. These egg cases adhere to kelp and other marine vegetation due to their sticky surfaces.

• It takes around five and a half months for an egg to hatch in captivity. It is unknown how long they take to hatch in the wild.

• Another common name for the pyjama shark is the striped catshark.

• These sharks are nocturnal meaning they mostly hunt during the night. During the day, these sharks can be found lazily resting in crevices and caves.

• The IUCN Red List classifies the pyjama shark as "least concern," with their populations increasing. However, they are still affected by by-catch from recreational fishing and trawling.