 A single, apparently erroneous, record from off East Africa is reported.This bottom-dwelling shark inhabits the continental shelf at a depth of , preferring areas covered by rocks, rocky reefs, or kelp.The Japanese bullhead shark is a slow-moving predator that feeds on crustaceans, molluscs, small fishes, and sea urchins, often hunting for them while "walking" along the sea bottom with alternating motions of its pectoral and pelvic fins.