description Grey bamboo shark Overview
Chiloscyllium griseum, commonly called the grey bamboo shark, is a small carpet shark in the family Hemiscylliidae. It occurs in the Indo-West Pacific and is recorded from reef-associated and coastal habitats at roughly 5 to 100 m, with a reported maximum total length of 77 cm. Young fish can show 12 to 13 saddle marks that fade as the animal grows; adults are generally light brown, yellow-brown, or grey-brown. [FishBase](https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Chiloscyllium-griseum) [regional assessment](https://www.nationalredlist.org/node/51766)
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How good is Grey bamboo shark?
Grey bamboo shark scores 6.22/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Shark category. Vulnerable bamboo shark with regional presence, modest recognition outside specialists.
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See our alternatives page for Grey bamboo shark for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: White-spotted bamboo shark, Brown-banded bamboo shark, Arabian carpetshark.
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