Gale’s Epaulette Shark [Hemiscyllium galei]
Description
Gale’s epaulette shark is a small, reef-associated shark that typically stays near the seafloor in shallow, sheltered areas. Divers may see it tucked into rocky gaps or moving slowly along the bottom, using its patterned camouflage to blend in while it hunts for small prey.
Where To See Gale’s Epaulette Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Bamboo Sharks
Hemiscylliidae
|
| Genus |
Epaulette Sharks
Hemiscyllium
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