Habitat
These sharks live around coral reefs and tide pools. It resides at depths down to 85 metres (279 ft).
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Species IUCN · Near Threatened (NT)
Brown-Banded Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium punctatum, Müller & Henle, 1838
marine
About Brown-Banded Bamboo Shark
The brownbanded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum), is a bamboo shark in the family Hemiscylliidae that can be found in the Indo-West Pacific from Japan to northern Australia, between latitudes 34° N and 26° S. It is regularly bred in public aquaria, and is arguably one of the sharks most suited to captivity due to its docile disposition, sedentary nature, and relatively small size. In public aquariums, these fish can live up to 25 years.
Diet
These sharks are carnivores that should be fed 2–3 times a week; some of their diet includes fresh shrimp, scallop, squid, and marine fishes. In order to prevent goiter disease, they should take iodine supplements. Two things to be aware of when feeding the shark: one is to make sure that the meals are bite sized or else it will throw it back up and the second is sometimes juveniles are difficult to get to eat so adding a flavor enhances their interest .
Humans & conservation
Its minimum population doubling is in the 4.5–14 years range. The major threats to these sharks are the loss of their habitat, pollution, and capture (both for aquarium trade as well as food).
Where to see it
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