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Family Hemiscylliidae includes sharks known as bamboosharks and are found in the tropical western Pacific Ocean. Bamboosharks live in nearshore waters, and are typically docile. 

Non-native Fish Species from Family Hemiscylliidae Found in Florida Waters

Genus and SpeciesCommon NameContinent of OriginPopulation StatusFlorida Record
Chiloscyllium punctatumbrownbanded bamboosharkIndo-PacificFailedCollection Info

 

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