Zebra Sharks are found in sandy coastal areas and around reefs. 

Their very long tails makes them powerful swimmers. As with most bottom dwelling sharks, they can move water across their gills through their mouth, which means they can breathe while not swimming. 

Scientific Name: Stegostoma fasciatum

Conservation Status: Endangered

Size: Average length: 5 to 7 ft. with the longest being 11.5 ft.

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Zebra shark
Nutrition
These carnivores eat mainly slugs, snails and mollusks, and also crabs, shrimp and small fish.
Current Range and Historic Range
Zebra sharks live in the oceans of the Indo-pacific region, which includes the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
Habitat
They are found in sandy coastal areas and around reefs.
Predators and Threats
They are hunted by other large sharks and humans.
Physical Description and Adaptations
Their very long tails makes them powerful swimmers. As with most bottom dwelling sharks, they can move water across their gills through their mouth, which means they can breathe while not swimming.
Reproduction
Female sharks lay eggs at the base of rocks or the reef and are on their own from the time they hatch. They are called zebra sharks because of the stripes the young sharks have, which turn into spots as they get older.
Behaviors
These solitary fish hunt mainly at night.