Epaulette Shark (Hemiscyllium sp.) Saltwater Fish For Sale

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Epaulette Shark
Hemiscyllium sp.

Out of Stock

Last In Stock Prices:
Medium - $619
Small / Medium - $705
Small - $830
Medium / Large - $940
Large - $1238
Extra Large - $1410
Extra Extra Large - $1856

Tank Size: 350 Gallons
Tempermant: Aggressive
Maximum Size: 40"
Coloration: Tan, Black
Diet: Carnivore
Regions Found: Australian, Papua New Guinea
Reef Compatible: No
Experience Level: Expert
Guarantee: DOA Guarantee Only
Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
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Description
The Epaulette Shark is a very colorful and smaller shark species. Epaulette Sharks have a mostly tan body with strong dark brown and black markings covering in.

Epaulette Sharks reach a maximum size of around 40 inches and need to be kept in tanks that are at least 350 gallons in size. Epaulette Sharks are aggressive fish and will eat smaller fish and inverts. For this reason, and also their size, they are not recommended to be put in reef systems.

Epaulette Sharks need to be kept in tanks that don't have too many sharp corners to protect their heads from ramming the tank. Epaulette Sharks should only be kept in tanks with a thick sand bed of fine substrate. Coarser substrates will scratch the bellies of an Epaulette Shark and lead to infections. Sand is very important since the Epaulette Shark will spend most of its life on the sand bed.

Epaulette Sharks should only be kept by expert aquarists or those who have lots of experience with the species. Epaulette Sharks are carnivores and require a diet that is rich in meaty foods. Foods like fresh pieces of fresh seafood should be offered to your Epaulette Shark. Many times Epaulette Sharks will require live foods like feeder shrimp to get used to eating in their new tank.

If you have any questions about the Epaulette Shark and if it's the right shark for your system, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Tiny: Up to 6", Small: Over 6-7", Small / Medium: Over 7-8.5", Medium: Over 8.5-10", Medium / Large: Over 10-12", Large: Over 12-14", Extra Large: Over 14-18", Extra Extra Large: Over 18-22", Show Size: Over 22-26", Jumbo: Over 26"

All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

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User ReviewsAlways attentive and caring about making sure delivery reaches customer fast. If any issue arises Eric is on point and makes sure that it does not go unaddressed. Fantastic customer service. Love ordering through himLaurie Kupryk (Nj) - 8/6/2025 1:09:22 AM
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