Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Australia, and possibly Japan and the South China Sea

Size: Up to 10.4 ft (3.2 m)

Natural Environment: Inhabit rocky reefs, caves, and under overhangs

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 61 - 77°F (16 - 25°C) and has a natural diet of smaller fishes, octopuses, squid, crabs and crustaceans. Requires a meaty diet and fed twice a week. Require a large, well-filtered and well-oxygenated system with few environment obstructions, however, should have a large cave to hide in. Can not be treated with heavy metal solutions such as copper. Fresh seafood, such as shrimp, fish flesh, crab, scallops and freshwater mollies are welcomed. Do not house with large triggerfishes, angelfishes, wrasses, and pufferfishes as they can pick on the shark and cause skin and/or eye damage. Inactive during the day. Will eat other sharks or anything smaller than itself.

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