Grey Bambooshark
Chiloscyllium griseum
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 5–100 m
- Max size: 77 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A slim bottom shark of inshore reefs and estuaries, the grey bambooshark cruises close to the seabed and reaches about 77 centimetres. It feeds mainly on invertebrates and lays leathery egg cases rather than bearing live young. Heavy fishing for food has left it listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Hemiscylliidae › Chiloscyllium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277829.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grey Bambooshark live?
- The Grey Bambooshark (Chiloscyllium griseum) is typically found at 5–100 m.
- Is the Grey Bambooshark dangerous to divers?
- The Grey Bambooshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grey Bambooshark get?
- The Grey Bambooshark grows to about 77 cm.