The Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum) is a species of shark that is distinguished by the 5 ridges that stretch along their body and black spots on their skin. They are sometimes visually confused for the leopard sharks. This species of sharks generally lives in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Zebra Sharks are nocturnal and spend most of the day resting on the sea floor. Their diet is made up of mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, and sea snakes. They are solitary for most of the year. Zebra Sharks are considered endangered and highly vulnerable to extinction as they are hunted for their skin and liver oil.
Zebra Sharks have a total length between 6.5’-11.5’ (2-3.5 m) and an overall weight in the range of 45-65 lb (20-30 kg). The typical lifespan of the Zebra Shark is between 20-30 years.
The Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum) is a species of shark that is distinguished by the 5 ridges that stretch along their body and black spots on their skin. They are sometimes visually confused for the leopard sharks. This species of sharks generally lives in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Zebra Sharks are nocturnal and spend most of the day resting on the sea floor. Their diet is made up of mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, and sea snakes. They are solitary for most of the year. Zebra Sharks are considered endangered and highly vulnerable to extinction as they are hunted for their skin and liver oil.
Zebra Sharks have a total length between 6.5’-11.5’ (2-3.5 m) and an overall weight in the range of 45-65 lb (20-30 kg). The typical lifespan of the Zebra Shark is between 20-30 years.
