leopard shark

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:19:34 +0000

No, leopard sharks do not eat people. They are non-aggressive and typically pose no threat to humans. They primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. The problem is the use of common names. The Zebra Sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum or Stegostoma varium) are also sometimes called Leopard Sharks, BUT there is also a completely. The scientific name for a leopard shark is Triakis semifasciata. A leopard shark has five gill slits on either side of its body. The gill slits are on the sides of the shark's head.