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.
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