Leopard shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
Sighting evidence at Shark Point (Hin Musang), Phuket
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
The leopard shark (also called zebra shark as a juvenile, for its striped pattern) is a slow-moving bottom-resting species that reaches 2.5 m at maturity. It feeds nocturnally on molluscs and small fish. Shark Point is one of the most reliable sites in Thailand to find adults resting on sand at depth, unmoved by diver presence. Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to targeted fishing across Southeast Asia.
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.