what kind of teeth...

[ADEE]

do banded catsharks have? Can they actually rip and tear their teeth or is it more of a crushing motion (because they feed on crabs, mollusks, exc) anyone actually have pictures?

 

[Crumbs]

Catsharks and Bamboo's both have tiny teeth. Im not sure which you are referring to. Probably a Banded Bamboo Shark. When feeding your Bamboo you should feed it pieces that are small enough to eat whole with out the Shark having to chew or rip.


Here is a pick of Australian Swell Sharks (Catshark) teeth. Catshark teeth are so similar between species the pros usually cant even tell them apart.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260377338454

and a Bamboo Shark
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140286158014

 

[Zoodiver]

I might have a couple good close ups somewhere in a long lost file to add as well.
They are very close to what a stingray plate looks like. Like Chris said, designed for crushing inverts and small prey items.

 

[ADEE]

great pictures!! thanks everyone. i thought they were mostly for crushing/eating items whole