Fin's Fish Guide
The Grey bambooshark (Chiloscyllium griseum) is a brackish-water fish of the family Hemiscylliidae that grows up to 77 cm.
Description
The grey bambooshark is a small bottom shark from the Indo-West Pacific, ranging from Pakistan and India to Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. It grows to about 77 cm and has a slender, elongate body that is light brown to grey-brown with a cream belly; juveniles bear twelve to thirteen dark saddle marks that fade with growth. It lives as a common inshore species on the bottom of reefs and estuaries and tolerates brackish water. The fish feeds mainly on invertebrates and is oviparous: the egg cases are deposited on the bottom. Owing to fishing pressure the species is listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Grey bambooshark?
The Grey bambooshark has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Juveniles with dark saddle blotches; oviparous bottom-dwelling shark that tolerates brackish water
Where does the Grey bambooshark live?
The Grey bambooshark lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Grey bambooshark get?
The Grey bambooshark grows to a maximum of about 77 cm.
Is the Grey bambooshark dangerous to humans?
No, the Grey bambooshark is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Grey bambooshark edible?
The Grey bambooshark is rarely eaten.
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