The epaulette shark is considered harmless to humans although it may bite if handled (Compagno 2005).

Are epaulette sharks dangerous?

Epaulette sharks are harmless to humans, though if handled they may nip their captors. They are easily observed and handled by beachgoers as they move slowly whilst out of water, and show little fear of humans; the shark is often injured by these encounters.

Are epaulette sharks good pets?

In fact, they are relatively small in size. As such, you will commonly see Epaulette sharks below 39 inches (below 1m) length on maturity. This relatively small size is one of the reasons this shark is perfect as home aquarium pets. Another reason is its ability to adapt to confined spaces.