Hasselt's Bambooshark
Chiloscyllium hasseltii
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small inshore shark that rests on the bottom of rock and coral reefs in very shallow water, hasselt's bambooshark feeds on invertebrates and lays its young in egg cases. Heavily fished for food, it is now listed as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Hemiscylliidae › Chiloscyllium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hasselt's Bambooshark live?
- The Hasselt's Bambooshark (Chiloscyllium hasseltii) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Hasselt's Bambooshark dangerous to divers?
- The Hasselt's Bambooshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hasselt's Bambooshark get?
- The Hasselt's Bambooshark grows to about 61 cm.