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Triakis semifasciata
Maximum length: 2.0 m (~6.6 ft)
Diet: Fishes, crustaceans, marine worms, & shellfish
Lifespan: ~30 years l<ey features: Tan topside coloration, prominent leopard-like spots in line down the spine & on the sides, sloped head
Fun fact: To speed up the development of their young, called pups, female leopard sharks often move to shallow, warm waters during gestation, such as beaches around San Diego, CA.
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Watch these beautifully modeled bottom-feeding sharks as they swim in their tank at the San Diego Zoo. (Source: San Diego Zoo)