Zebra shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
Adult zebra sharks inhabit warm Indo-Pacific coral reefs, lagoons, and sandy reef flats, usually resting on the bottom by day. They hunt mainly at night, using their flexible body to reach into crevices for crustaceans, molluscs, and small fishes. Unlike many sharks, they can pump water over their gills while resting rather than needing to swim continuously.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- EN