The Leopard Shark

Where to find it?

The Leopard Shark swims in kelp forests in the aquarium found in the Mild Areas Facilities

General notes

As this species belongs to the same family as small-spotted catsharks and the large-spotted dogfish, its anatomy and colouring pattern are similar. Unlike large-spotted dogfish, it prefers to live in rocky areas covered with algae or kelp forests.

Geographic distribution

The east Pacific coast, from California to the coasts of Chile

Feeds on

Spiny fish (either living or dead) and possibly crustaceans

Reproduction

Oviparous

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