Fish · GBIF taxon 2418369
Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciataLeopard Sharks are slender houndsharks patterned with dark saddles and spots across a silvery-gray back. They commonly cruise close to the bottom in shallow bays, estuaries, and kelp-fringed coastal water.
sharkcoastal fishbottom forager
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- crabs
- shrimp
- marine worms
Predators
- larger sharks
- marine mammals
- humans
ThreatsBycatch, habitat degradation, pollution, and slow reproduction
HabitatsShallow bays, estuaries, sandy flats, rocky reefs, and kelp beds
Life spanOften twenty to thirty years and potentially longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCarcharhiniformes
- FamilyTriakidae
- GenusTriakis
- SpeciesTriakis semifasciata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Give every shark space and never block, touch, feed, or pursue it.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for dark crossbars and spots on a slim gray body.
- Watch: Remain calm and stationary while a cruising shark passes at its own pace.
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