As the name indicates, the Papuan epaulette shark is a species of bamboo shark living in Papua New Guinea.
Papuan Epaulette Shark Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Orectolobiformes |
| Family | Hemiscylliidae |
| Genus | Hemiscyllium |
| Scientific Name | H. hallstromi |
Description
These sharks are 29.52 inches long. Its body is thin, with four pectoral fins, two dorsal fins, and a long tail.
They are brownish-orange, with splotchy brown or black spots.
Where do they live
The Papuan epaulette shark lives around southern Papua New Guinea.
Behavior
Reproductive
These sharks are oviparous, i.e., they lay eggs.
Interactions with humans
The IUCN classified this shark as “Vulnerable” or “VU”.
