Leopard Shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
Sighting evidence at Bay Canh Wall, Con Dao
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Leopard sharks rest on the sandy channel floor at the base of Bay Canh Wall, their distinctive spotted-then-striped juvenile to adult patterning and long whip-like tail making them unmistakable. Unlike most sharks they breathe by pumping water over their gills while stationary, allowing extended periods of motionless rest that make them easy to approach and observe. They feed nocturnally on mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish, using their small mouths and strong jaws to crush hard-shelled prey on the sandy bottom.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Leopard Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.