zebra shark
| Scientific name | Stegostoma tigrinum |
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| Descriptor | Forster |
| Year of description | 1781 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Stegostomatidae |
| Genus | Stegostoma |
Introduction
Stegostoma tigrinum, commonly known as zebra shark, is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size250 cm
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Maximum size350 cm
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Longevity30 year
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Mimicrysand
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Patterntasks
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Average size250 cm
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Maximum size350 cm
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Longevity30 year
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Mimicrysand
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the zebra shark ?
The zebra shark measures between 250 and 350 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and marron body. The also has marron tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The zebra shark is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although the zebra shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui forme des rubans d'œufs
The zebra shark is a fish ovipare qui forme des rubans d'œufs.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 90 m
Biotope presentation
The zebra shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 90m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Aurélien Calas
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