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Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark

Jan. 29, 2026

Recently, conservationists have initiated Thailand's first rewilding effort with the release of a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark into the waters off Maiton Island.

About Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark:

  • Indo-Pacific leopard sharks are also called zebra sharks.
  • Their names come from their distinctive patterning, which changes over time.
  • These are slow-swimming reef sharks whose bodies have either a spotted or striped pattern depending on their age.
  • Habitat: Found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific usually in the coastal waters.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN: Endangered

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