Shark identification

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Hi all. I was recently given a shark as it has outgrown its previous owners tank. I’m looking to see if anyone can help me identify it. It’s 28 inches long,5 gills and at least 2.5 years old (maybe older)

I believe it to be a brown banded bamboo shark or a short tailed nurse shark. Anyone know enough to help me identify her? IMG_2546.jpeg
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Looks like bamboo shark
 
Looks like bamboo shark
I agree. The only reason I question it is because there are no stripes. I know the stripes go away with age but even the adult ones I’ve seen have very faint stripes.
 
I agree. The only reason I question it is because there are no stripes. I know the stripes go away with age but even the adult ones I’ve seen have very faint stripes.
Main difference is the tail fin from what I can see
 

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