Dwarf Shark Sales? South Floirda?

[joej]

Has anyone see a dwarf version of a shark for sale? They are said to only grow up to 1 foot long (dwarf catshark). I have seen sharks for sale in LFS (South Florida) but none listed as that of the dwarf species. Any online sales?

Thanks
Joe

 

[Anonymous]

As far as I know, there are no 'dwarf' versions of common shark species. There are small sharks, but most of the really small ones are deep-water species.

 

[Anonymous]

there are dwarf sharks FYI

not a dwarf whitetip, but the shark is called "dwarf shark"

 

[Unarce]

there are dwarf sharks FYI

not a dwarf whitetip, but the shark is called "dwarf shark"

So, is this a dwarfism occurance in a standard species of shark or a separate species of shark altogether?

 

[Anonymous]

Well there's a pigmy shark, Squaliolus laticaudus

and a dwarf shark, Etmopterus perryi

 

[joej]

This link was pointed out to me. This is the only info I have found. Anyone know if you can purchase a dwarf anywhere?

Thanks
Joe

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks...hiniformes.html

 

[Unarce]

There's another one on this list:

http://new-brunswick.net/new-brunswick/ ... facts.html

Here's a pic of Squaliolus laticaudus (I'd say a deep-water species judging from those eyes):

 

[joej]

Deep water....Any idea how they do in a tank? Thanks for the link!

 

[joej]

If you can kept them in a tank can you buy them anywhere?



Dwarf Lanternfish

Spined pygmy shark

Pygmy ribbontail catshark

Dwarf Catshark

 

[Anonymous]

Forget obtaining a deepwater shark unless you have a submersible ROV to catch one.

This is probably your best bet for a commonly available, fairly hardy, shark that only gets about 24" or so.

Atelomycterus marmoratus

You'll still need at least a 180 gallon tank to keep one though.

Some more info...
http://www.worldshark.com/species/cat/coralcat.html

If you're really interested in getting a shark, you should pick up Scott W. Michael's book "Aquarium Sharks and Rays".

 

[joej]

Matt I dont have a sub so I guess I will have to move up in shark size. A sub might be usefull though in 24 hours with the hurricane come my direction!


Joe

 

[delv]

How big do Bonnethead sharks get? They look pretty cool...

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