Hemiscyllium henryi [Hemiscyllium henryi]
Description
Divers may encounter this bamboo shark cruising along the seafloor with an unhurried, curious demeanor. Its distinctive markings and low, streamlined shape make it easy to spot as it investigates the reef bottom and retreats into holes when approached.
Where To See Hemiscyllium henryi
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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