Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Sea Life Bamboo Shark Quality Construction from Phthalate Lead and BPA Free Materials for Ages 3 and Up

Bamboo Sharks are a small family of cartilaginous fish found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They don't grow longer than four feet in length, and have long, thin bodies with whisker-like barbels near their mouths. This detailed Bamboo Shark features the long, cylinder-shaped body with small barbels on its face and large spiracles (breathing holes) underneath the eyes. Bamboo Sharks live in shallow, rocky areas, and do not have to keep moving to force water through their gills to breathe like most shark species. They lazily search the seafloor for food, which includes fish and invertebrates. These sharks do well in captivity and are often found in aquariums. Like all Safari Ltd products, this figurine has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages. Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it.: This hand-painted Bamboo Shark figure measures 5 1/4 inches long and just over 1 inch high to the top of its dorsal fin. It's just a bit shorter than a standard ballpoint pen. The shark's coloration is alternating dark brown and lighter brown bars, with white eyes and a cream-colored underside.