Generally peaceful and good companions to many other types of tropical fish, the Bala shark is an omnivore and will eat other animals if they're small enough to fit in their mouths (including other smaller fish, and shrimp). Bala sharks are widely available in most pet stores, but aren't marketed well since most aquarists buy them before knowing that a bala shark with a large environment can grow up to 14-16 inches long. Shrimp (ghost shrimp, krill, etc.) should have adequate hiding places to keep them from getting eaten. The price of a single Bala Shark usually ranges anywhere from $2.50USD to $7.50USD depending on fish size, store, and geographic location.