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    Epaulette Sharks

    Family Name

    Hemiscylliidae

    Size

    Up to 107cm

    Characteristics

    • Blunt snout with small mouth

    • Large spot over each pectoral fin

    • Two similarly sized dorsal fins

    Threats

    Populations around New Guinea may be threatened by overfishing, destructive fishing practices and habitat modification

    Did you know?

    Epaulette sharks can survive without oxygen for some time

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