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Marbled/Coral Cat Shark - Atelomycterus marmoratus Was quite surprised to see many of this Marbled/Coral Cat Sharks during night dives out in the open. They are only active at night and come out to feeds.<br /> <br /> Have seen them in Philippines, but always have to look for them during day time, hiding under coral blocks/rocks and in caves. Atelomycterus marmoratus,Cat Shark,Coral Cat Shark,Fish,Indonesia,Komodo,Marbled Cat Shark,Shark Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Marbled/Coral Cat Shark - Atelomycterus marmoratus

Was quite surprised to see many of this Marbled/Coral Cat Sharks during night dives out in the open. They are only active at night and come out to feeds.

Have seen them in Philippines, but always have to look for them during day time, hiding under coral blocks/rocks and in caves.

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The Coral catshark

The coral catshark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae. It is common on shallow coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific, from Pakistan to New Guinea. Reaching up to 70 cm in length, the coral catshark has an extremely slender body, a short head and tail, and two dorsal fins that are angled backwards.

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Similar species: Ground Sharks
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 25, 2020. Captured Aug 8, 2019 19:24.
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  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 18mm