Facts about Zebra Shark:-
- Zebra sharks may grow up to a length of 2.5 m and weigh up to 30 kg.
- Zebra Sharks are nocturnal and spend the day close to the bottom of the ocean. They can reach a depth of 60 - 70 m.
- Unlike the other shark species, zebra sharks are oviparous, i.e., the female lays eggs.
- The adolescents of this species have dark bodies with faint, yellowish-white stripes.
- This pattern changes to spots once they reach adulthood.
- Due to the pattern, zebra sharks are included among a group of carpet sharks, since the pattern resembles the ornate designs on a carpet.
- Zebra sharks has no natural predator, except large sharks.
- Zebra sharks are also known as monkey-mouth sharks in India. because They have pseudo-facial on the underside of their head.
- The tail fins of Zebra sharks can grow to be as long as their body.
- Zebra sharks have two ridges which originate from the head.
- Snails, Slugs and bony fish are the favorite meal of Zebra shark.
- They can swim into narrow crevices and reef channels when searching for food, due to their flexible body. This helps them to prey upon sea snakes.
- Zebra sharks are slow-moving and docile creatures.
- Zebra sharks are not at all dangerous to humans and do not attack humans unless provoked.
- Zebra sharks are popular in aquariums due to their beautiful patterns.
- Zebra sharks can live up to 15-20 years in captivity, while they can live for more than 30 years in their natural habitat.
