Zebra Shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
Also known as: Catshark, Common Carpet Shark, Leopard Shark, Variegated Shark
- Catshark
- Common Carpet Shark
- Leopard Shark
- Variegated Shark
Overview
Found singly or in shivers, over coral, rubble, and sandy bottoms, of coastal waters. This is a slow moving shark that can sometimes be found hunting in packs.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, small fish, molluscs, octopus, and sea snakes.
Juvenile's black and white striped.
Zebra Sharks are not considered dangerous.
They have a tail that is half the size of their body.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 5
Found singly or in shivers, over coral, rubble, and sandy bottoms, of coastal waters.
Adult photos 7
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