Zebra shark photography

A zebra shark (AKA leopard shark) can be identified by their unique spot patterns much like their closest relatives the whale shark. 🦈 Photos by 📍Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. under water | under water world | wildlife planet | our planet | the ocean | wild planet | fantastic earth | wildlife | wild animals | nature photography | under water photography | uw photography | nature lovers | blue sea | sharks | shark life | shark diving | australia

The Zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) is a species of carpet shark that is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats. The maximum reported size of a zebra shark is nearly 12 feet, though lengths of less than 7.5 feet are more common.

Stegostoma fasciatum - Zebra Shark, juvenile

Zebra Shark

The zebra shark is a large, distinctive shark that lives in shallow coral reef habitats in tropical waters where they can wriggle into narrow crevices and caves in search of food. Its appearance, which changes as the shark reaches maturity, has caused confusion among divers who often mistake it for the leopard shark. While the ... Read more

Learn about zebra sharks, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.

My name is Daniel Sasse, the owner of Poseidon Dive Center Ao Nang Thailand and an award winning underwater photo and videographer. I have 25 years of experience in scuba diving, teaching and photographing wildlife. Protecting our oceans must be our priority since every second breath we take is produced by our oceans.