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Epaulette Shark

Epaulette Shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

The Epaulette Shark is famous for its ability to 'walk' across the seafloor using its pectoral fins — one of the most fascinating behaviors of any aquarium shark. It sports a large black eyespot behind each pectoral fin on a tan body with scattered dark spots. Requires a 200+ gallon tank with a wide, shallow footprint and plenty of open sand. Nocturnal and relatively docile for a shark, but will eat small fish and all invertebrates.

TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Max Size42"
Care LevelDifficult
CategoryShark

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Compatibility Chart for Epaulette Shark

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Compatible (68)

Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible Large enough to coexist Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible Can work in large FOWLR French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Compatible Both bottom-dwelling sharks; can coexist in 300g+ Coral Catshark Compatible Can coexist in very large tanks Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Picasso Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible Can coexist Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Undulate Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (1)

Yellow Tang Somewhat Compatible Tang may be too small

Risky (1)

Horn Shark Risky Different temperature requirements

Not Compatible (22)

Ocellaris Clownfish Not Compatible Shark will eat clownfish True Percula Clownfish Not Compatible Shark will eat clownfish Maroon Clownfish Not Compatible Still shark food Six Line Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Fairy Wrasse Not Compatible Will be eaten Clown Goby Not Compatible Instant snack Firefish Goby Not Compatible Easy prey Yellow Watchman Goby Not Compatible Will be eaten Mandarin Dragonet Not Compatible Easy prey Blue Devil Damselfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Green Chromis Not Compatible Will be eaten Copperband Butterflyfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Flame Hawkfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Midas Blenny Not Compatible Will be eaten Royal Gramma Not Compatible Will be eaten Banggai Cardinalfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Bubble Tip Anemone Not Compatible Disastrous Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Not Compatible Will eat all shrimp Emerald Crab Not Compatible Will eat crabs Hammer Coral Not Compatible Will crush corals Zoanthids Not Compatible Will scrape off rocks Acropora Not Compatible Will destroy all corals

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