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Haploblepharus edwardsii
This small sized Shark is not of the typical grey colour, but light brown with white spots and patches of orange. It is a bottom dweller, mostly found resting at the sea bottom. It is called Shy Shark because when approached, it may turn its head around towards it pectoral fin to 'hide'.
New Organism to Project Noah
Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Dec 18, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks, @ingrid.
The Puff Adder Shy Shark tends to stay at the bottom, mostly under ledges or rocks but they do hang out in the open too among shells. They can be quite well camouflaged among the shells. They are harmless and small in size, this one is just around 18-20 inches.
This is so cool! What kind of habitat was this guy in? The asteroids are pretty cool too!