Species catalog

Leopard shark

Triakis semifasciata

Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) belongs to the family Triakidae. Habitat: salt water.

Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameTriakis semifasciata
FamilyTriakidae
HabitatSalt water
GroupSharks
Regional lists in FishincUS and Canada saltwater

Identifying features

  • Slender shark with a short rounded snout
  • Grey to bronze body with bold black saddle bands and oval spots along the back and sides
  • Two dorsal fins of similar size
  • Pale belly

Leopard shark in other languages

LanguageName
GermanLeopardenhai
SpanishTiburón leopardo, Tollo Leopardo
DutchLuipaardhaai
SwedishLeopardhaj
NorwegianLeopardhai
FinnishLeopardihai
CzechŽralok leopardí, Žralok polární, Žralok severní
HungarianLeopárdcápa
TurkishPars köpek balığı, Leopar köpekbalığı, Leopar köpek balığı

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