Zebra shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae. It is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats to a depth of 62 m (203 ft).
Zebra shark - National Geographic
WEBWhat is a zebra shark? Zebra sharks are a docile, nocturnal species best known for their characteristic stripes and spots—in juveniles and adults respectively.
Zebra shark | Description, Diet, Conservation, & Facts
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Zebra shark, (Stegostoma fasciatum), species of carpet shark classified in the family Stegostomatidae (of which it is the sole member) and the order Orectolobiformes. It inhabits coral reef ecosystems in the Indian and western Pacific oceans, specifically those that occur adjacent to islands on or.
Zebra shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae. It is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats to a depth of 62 m (203 ft).
Zebra Shark - Oceana
WEBThe zebra shark is a large, distinctive shark that lives in shallow coral reef habitats in tropical waters where they can wriggle into narrow crevices and caves in search of food. Its appearance, which changes as the shark reaches maturity, has caused confusion among divers who often mistake it for the leopard shark.
Zebra Shark: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
WEBThe Zebra Shark, known scientifically as Stegostoma tigrinum, is a distinctive and fascinating species of carpet shark. Notable for its unique pattern and docile nature, the Zebra Shark is a subject of intrigue and admiration among marine biologists and ocean enthusiasts alike.
Zebra shark | Animals - Monterey Bay Aquarium
WEBMeet the zebra shark. Long and sleek, zebra sharks can wriggle into reef crevices and caves to hunt for their favorite food. Barbels (fleshy feelers) on their snouts help them search for their prey.
Stegostoma tigrinum, Zebra shark : fisheries, gamefish - FishBase
WEBA tropical inshore shark found on sand, rubble, or coral bottoms of the continental and insular shelves (Ref. 247). Recorded to have entered freshwater (Ref. 4735). Rather sluggish at least during the day (Ref. 247). Probably nocturnal, feeds mainly on mollusks, but also small bony fishes (Ref. 9993).
Zebra Shark | Online Learning Center | Aquarium of the Pacific
WEBZebra shark, the common name of these slow-swimming, non-aggressive, bottom-dwelling sharks, is derived from their juvenile coloration: narrow bars reminiscent of a zebra’s stripes. When the sharks grow into adults, the bars become spots.
Zebra Shark - Mystic Aquarium
WEBZebra sharks are a slow-swimming, nocturnal species that hunts at night and rests during the day. Zebra sharks can pump water over their gills, so they do not have to keep swimming to breathe as some shark species must do. Zebra sharks feed mainly on mollusks and crustaceans as well as small fish.
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