The endearing spots of the zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum)—commonly known as leopard shark throughout the Indo-Pacific—make it a recognizable and popular shark for visitors to Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited facilities. Populations of zebra sharks in the wild, however, have undergone dramatic declines in the past 30 years, partly as a result of habitat degradation, but especially from targeted hunting for the shark fin trade.
A Bold Approach to Zebra Shark Conservation
A Bold Approach to Zebra Shark Conservation