Zebra Shark

EN Carnivore Coral Reefs
Up to 32 kg
Weight
25–30 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Indo-Pacific region
Found In

Endemic to Indo-Pacific region, the Zebra Shark is a carnivore species inhabiting coral reefs habitats. Weighing Up to 32 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Zebra Shark Carnivore Reptiles Median Difference
Weight 32 kg 90 kg ↓ 64%
Height 330 cm
Top Speed 20 km/h 20 km/h — 0%
Avg Speed 20 km/h
Lifespan 27.5 yrs 23.8 yrs ↑ 16%
Weight (kg)32avg 90Speed (km/h)20avg 20Lifespan (yrs)27.5avg 23.8

Endemic to Indo-Pacific region

Habitat: Coral Reefs
Found In: Indo-Pacific region
Coloration: Brown, Yellowish

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 10–25 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 25
Lifespan: 25–30 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #15 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
13 Chimpanzee 26–70 kg EN
14 Bonobo 30–40 kg EN
15 Zebra Shark Up to 32 kg EN
16 African Wild Dog 18–36 kg EN
17 Proboscis Monkey 14–24 kg EN
18 Dhole 12–21 kg EN

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