The Hemiscyllium henryi is a Pacific Ocean type of shark that is distinguished by a unique colour pattern, and a combination of small scattered spots on the head, body and fins.
The Hemiscyllium henryi lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 3 - 30 m environment.
Hemiscyllium henryi from Triton Bay, West Papua. Photo by M. Erdmann Hemiscyllium galei from Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Photo G. Allen It was about 10 years ago when I first met Max Ammer at a New Orleans DEMA. More
Hemiscyllium henryi is described from three specimens, 564.0-815.0 mm TL, collected in the vicinity of Triton Bay. It is most similar in general appearance to H. More