Zebra Shark

Stegostoma Sharks should only be added to very large aquariums with a deep fine sand bed preferably zoos or public aquariums. Sharks will grow very large careful thought and consideration will need to be done before adding to home aquariums. Stable rockwork with plenty of caves, cracks and crevices should be provided for resting. Sharks lack airbladders instead they have two lobed liver that maintains their buoyancy. Sharks have a keen sense of smell and eyesight as well as renewable teeth. They are nocturnal and are sensitive to both electric impulses and copper maintain aquarium with neither present. Sharks require a diet rich in meaty based foods. Stegostoma Sharks will eat anything they can fit in their mouth. Females are generally larger than males. They are generally harmless to humans unless provoked. Stegostoma Sharks are long living sharks.

Zebra Shark are also sometimes known as the Leopard or Carpet Shark. They are occasionally seen in the aquarium trade, but not as commonly available as some other species of sharks. Zebra Shark have a distinctive appearance, with a long, cylindrical body that is yellow-brown in color with dark stripes or spots. Juveniles have a more pronounced striped pattern, while adults tend to have more spots. They can grow up to 8 feet in length.

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 1000 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH