Hemiscyllium michaeli [Hemiscyllium michaeli]
Description
This bamboo shark is a common target for underwater photographers because it often stays close to the reef bottom. Expect to see it hovering near rocky outcrops or sand channels, using its head and body to explore crevices for food.
Where To See Hemiscyllium michaeli
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Bamboo Sharks
Hemiscylliidae
|
| Genus |
Epaulette Sharks
Hemiscyllium
|
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