Species
Epaulette Shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
Also known as Blind Shark · Epaulette Cat Shark · Itar Shark
Tier 5
0 waypoints70–90 cm typical
Overview: about epaulette shark
Small to medium-sized reef shark with a distinctive appearance, found in shallow tropical waters off northern Australia. Target with small baits or soft plastics in 5-10m, often at night when they're most active. Can be a bycatch for anglers targeting other reef species, but generally not aggressive towards humans.
Biology: Epaulette Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 70–90 cm
- Depth range
- 5–10 m
- Diet
- a wide range of small benthic invertebrates and bony fishes
- Most active
- nocturnal
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