Halmahera epaulette shark

This is one very unique sight as this species of bamboo shark can only be found in Halmahera. We saw it in one of last night dives so needless to say how happy we were; species checked! :-)
See this link for more details:
https://www.elasmodiver.com/Halmahera-Epaulette-Shark.htm

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Tiny range indeed, and only discovered in 2013, what a find, congrats! Posted 5 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
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  Thanks! That was one of our objectives along with the Wallace's standardwing/bird of paradise. I am very happy we could see both! The shark is less easy to find so that makes it even more rewarding! Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Very cool, congrats Marta! Posted 5 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 5 years ago

The Halmahera Epaulette Shark

''Hemiscyllium halmahera'', or the Halmahera epaulette shark, is a species of bamboo shark from Indonesia. This species is described from two specimens collected near Ternate island in 2013, off the coast of larger Halmahera island. This species is most similar to ''Hemiscyllium galei'', found in West Papua, but looks strikingly different in its pattern of spots.

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Similar species: Carpet Sharks

Species identified by Patomarazul

By Patomarazul

Uploaded Aug 1, 2020. Captured Nov 9, 2019 12:25 in Unnamed Road, Kobe, Weda Tengah, Kabupaten Halmahera Tengah, Maluku Utara, Indonesia.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.