Whitespotted Bamboo Shark

Overview

A small, slender shark common in Indo-Pacific shallow reef habitats. One of the most frequently kept sharks in public aquariums due to its hardiness and manageable size. Harmless.

Habitat

The shark prefers inshore waters. It is usually seen on the bottom, or on the reefs in the tropics.

Distribution

Indo-west Pacific from Madagascar to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan.

Behavior

This shark is nocturnal. It rests in reef crevices by day, and feeds at night.