Bamboo shark (family Hemiscylliidae). These types of sharks are commonly known as longtail carpet sharks or bamboo sharks. Most are nocturnal and feed

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Bamboo shark (family Hemiscylliidae). These types of sharks are commonly known as longtail carpet sharks or bamboo sharks. Most are nocturnal and feed on shellfish. Photographed off Siamil, Sabah, Malaysia.

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