This Zebra/Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) image was captured whilst scuba diving in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Leopard sharks are a type of Elasmobranch and are more commonly known as Zebra sharks. They are gentle, mainly nocturnal creatures. They hunt at night for molluscs, crustaceans, small bony fishes, and sea snakes. Leopard Sharks have recently been re-classified from 'Vulnerable to Extinction' to 'Endangered Species’ on the IUCN red list. This is due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil. Although their numbers are declining at a rapid rate, they are not yet a protected species. This image shows their natural behaviour in the wild, as it swims over the coral reef. Taken on Sony mirrorless camera with underwater housing and Inon Z330 strobe. Exploration | Environment | Nature | Horizontal | Close-up

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