Gallery description : zebra shark

Zebra Shark (stegostoma fasciatum) is a salt type animal. It inhabits tropical, coastal waters. The animal weights about 16-20kg (35-44lbs) and lives for 15-20 years. Large sharks, humans predators are dangerous for zebra sharks. Look up the table below to learn more facts.

Facts about zebra sharks
NameZebra Shark
Skin TypeSmooth
Size0.6m - 2.5m (2ft - 8.2ft)
PhylumChordata
ColourBrown, black, yellow, white, grey
Weight16-20kg (35-44lbs)
Scientific NameStegostoma fasciatum
ClassChondrichthyes
FamilyStegostomatidae
Average Litter Size10
OrderOrectolobiformes
DietOmnivore
OriginIndian and pacific oceans
GenusStegostoma
Life Span15-20 years
HabitatTropical, coastal waters
PredatorsLarge sharks, humans
KingdomAnimalia
Main PreyFish, crabs, snails
Conservation StatusThreatened
TypeSalt
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Description Zebra shark. zebra shark pair
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