Brownbanded bamboo shark Profile

The Brownbanded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) is a small, benthic shark species characterized by its distinctive brown bands across a lighter body, commonly found in the Indo-West Pacific from Japan to northern Australia. It has a slender body, elongated nasal barbels, and a relatively short snout. This species can reach up to 41 inches in length. In the aquarium hobby, it is moderately well-known, particularly favored in larger home aquariums and public aquarium settings due to its striking appearance and manageable size compared to other sharks.