Arabian Bamboo Shark [Chiloscyllium arabicum]
Description
This species is native to the western Indian Ocean, and is known for its slender body and short snout. It is a benthic species that inhabits coral reefs and sandy flats. It's a nocturnal feeder, preying on invertebrates and small fish.
Where To See Arabian Bamboo Shark
Shark Point
Lombok and the Gili Islands
, Indonesia
Shark City
Alor Archipelago
, Indonesia
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Baby Shark Point
Kenting National Park
, Taiwan
Tiger Beach
Grand Bahama Island
, Bahamas
Shark's Lair
Man of War Shoal Marine Park
, Saint Martin
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 |
Bamboo Sharks
Chiloscyllium
|
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