Fishing for Epaulette shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

The epaulette shark is a small, slender shark known for its distinctive dark spots resembling epaulettes. It typically measures 27-35 inches and weighs around 7 pounds. Found in shallow coral reefs and tidal pools, it feeds on small invertebrates and fish. Notably, it can "walk" using its pectoral fins to navigate across the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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