Zebra Shark, Stegostoma fasciatum (or varium), Stegostomatidae, aka Leopard Shark, Orectolobiformes.

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Zebra Shark Stegostoma fasciatum or varium Stegostomatidae aka Leopard Shark Orectolobiformes Elasmobranchii The Zebra Shark Stegostoma fasciatum or varium 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 210 ft Adult zebra sharks are distinctive in appearance with five longitudinal ridges on a cylindrical body a low caudal fin comprising nearly half the total length and a pattern of dark spots on a pale background

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Location: tropical Indo Pacific
Photo credit: © Naturepix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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