Species guide
How to catch Zebra shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
The Zebra shark is a large, elongated tropical shark known for its distinctive pattern and sluggish daytime behavior. It inhabits rocky and coral reef environments and is a predator of small fishes and various invertebrates. This species is found mainly in brackish and saltwater areas of the Indo-Pacific region.
Where they live
Found on sandy, rubble, and coral bottoms of tropical inshore areas, both in brackish and saltwater, from shallow reefs down to 90 meters deep in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 354 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- crabs
- crustaceans
- bivalves
Best baits
- fresh fish chunks
- crustacean baits
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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