Zebra Shark

Stegostoma tigrinum

Habitat & Distribution :  Indo-West Pacific 

Diet : Crabs, bivalves, snails, fish 

Size : 2,5 m 

Lifespan : 25-30 years

Description

These sharks have a cylindrical body, five prominent longitudinal ridges, and an exceptionally long, whip-like caudal fin that constitutes nearly half their total length. Adults are pale tan with dark spots 

Behavior

They are generally solitary, spending days resting on the seafloor, often using pectoral fins to "prop" themselves up and nights hunting for mollusks and crustaceans. They possess highly flexible bodies for navigating tight reef crevices 

Reproduction

They are generally solitary, spending days resting on the seafloor, often using pectoral fins to "prop" themselves up and nights hunting for mollusks and crustaceans. They possess highly flexible bodies for navigating tight reef crevices  

Communication & Perception

Zebra sharks are oviparous, depositing large, dark brown egg capsules anchored to the seafloor via adhesive tendrils. They reproduce sexually but are known for an amazing ability to produce young through parthenogenesis where they could lay eggs without mating and can store sperm for over a year. 

Predator(s)

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