Small Sharks
They are sharks from coastal waters close to coral reefs or shores, where they rest and feed. They usually form groups and some use the strategy of “walking” on the rocks.
This tank is a temporary home for juvenile sharks (which, when they reach an adequate size, migrate to the oceanic tank) and small sharks, such as the bamboo shark, which can measure approximately 95 cm to 1.3 m. Reproduction of sharks occurs through internal fertilization, where the male wraps his body around the female's body and maintains this position by biting her on the back or fin, so that she is immobilized until the end of copulation. This form of reproduction is very visible in this tank with the bamboo sharks and can be confused with fights.
Brownbanded bambooshark - Chiloscyllium punctatum
It is a species of shark found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, mainly in the region that extends from Japan to northeast Australia. It lives near coral reefs, but is also found in tidal pools, at depths between 0 and 85 m. It feeds on small invertebrates and fishes. It is considered a small shark, reaching a maximum of 130 cm in length. It is oviparous and its babies have a different coloration than adults, and as they get bigger they lose this colour. As it inhabits places that are subject to sudden tidal changes, it can survive out of water for up to 12 hours. It is a commercial species in the aquarium market and for other purposes.
Horn Shark - Heterodontus francisci
A species of shark endemic to the western coastal region of North America in the Pacific Ocean. While hatchlings live in flat sandy regions, adults prefer shallow rocky reef regions, thus there is a spatial separation between juveniles and adults. Slow moving, they are usually solitary predators that hunt at dusk, looking for a shelter to hide most of the day. Adults feed on molluscs, echinoderms, crustaceans and small fish, while juveniles feed on polychaetes and some species of anemones. Reaching a maximum of 122 cm in length, they are considered small sharks. They are oviparous, with the female laying around 24 eggs per pregnancy. During this process, she looks for a suitable place to protect the eggs, such as crevices present in the coral reef.