The zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) 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 …

Zebra shark, (Stegostoma fasciatum), species of carpet shark classified in the family Stegostomatidae (of which it is the sole member) and the order Orectolobiformes.

These sharks are found in coastal waters across the Indian and Western Central Pacific Oceans. Often found around coral reefs and sandy bottoms, zebra sharks spend their days swimming …

These gentle sharks are important members of reef ecosystems and are admired for their unique biology and docile nature. Zebra sharks are found throughout the western Pacific Ocean, …

Zebra sharks are caught for their meat, which is eaten fresh or dried and salted like jerky. Its fins are used for shark fin soup or in traditional Chinese medicines.

What is a zebra shark? Zebra sharks are a docile, nocturnal species best known for their characteristic stripes and spots—in juveniles and adults respectively.

Feb 12, 2025 · A tropical and subtropical, inshore species, zebra sharks lives on sand, rock reefs, and coral bottoms, 0-62 m (0-207 ft.) deep (Compagno, 2001). Usually sluggish during …