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Species No. 039
Epaulette Shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
This shark is so gentle and slow that people wading on the reef can sometimes pick one up by hand. Scientists study its oxygen-saving trick to learn how brains survive without much air.
The real colors of this species — match them or invent your own.
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Size
107 cm
Depth
Shallow
Range
Pacific
Habitat
Coral reefs
IUCN
Least Concern
How to spot
Two large white-ringed black "eyespots" sit just behind the pectoral fins, giving the shark its military-uniform name. Slim body, two matching dorsal fins set far back, short nose barbels.
True colors
A sandy cream to light brown body with widely spaced dark brown spots. Behind each front fin sits one big white-ringed black spot, like a shoulder badge. Babies wear dark bands instead.
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