Has a long, slender body with black and brown coloring and distinct white banding. It is a small species, growing up to 90 cm in length. During the day, it can be found hiding in rubble or sheltered areas such as wood or sponges. It is solitary and typically found on sandy bottoms. More active during night dives.

The body of this shark can be in shades of brown, black and grey, and they have a variable mixture of spots, stripes and bands. All fins have white tips. They live solitary in reefs or crevices. They have a slender and small body with a length up to 60cm. They are usually found at night.