Zebra Shark
From Stripes to Spots
Zebra sharks are a nocturnal shark species belonging to the family of “carpet sharks” that prefer to lay sedentary along the ocean floor during daylight hours. This shark has a very distinctive body shape and coloration, trading the vertical stripes it has as a juvenile, giving its name, for dark spots set against pale skin as an adult. These graceful animals boast five distinct ridges longways down their bodies, ending in a uniquely long caudal fin. It is one of the more beautiful species and a favorite sighting amongst scuba divers.
Because he belongs to the small group of sharks that do not have to swim continuously to breath, it is often found resting in the sand under reef ridges facing the current so they can effectively pump water over their gills. They are found living on coral and rocky reefs in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. If diving with zebra sharks is on your bucket list, explore the map below to find the best dive sites in the world where they live.
Popular dive sites
Tito's Run
27 Logged dives • 10 Sightings Dive start next to a rock which you can see at the surface, there’s a wall going down to 10-12 m. Left shoulder is the best option following the wall you’ll will arrive to a beatiful and large sarcofiton coral garden there is the time to swallow up and you’ll find a couple of large pinnacle covered with corals.Oman
Benchmark
375 Logged dives • 89 Sightings Spectacular reef, as it stands one of the best reefs in Morrungulo, many more still to be found of course. Straight offshore from Peri-Peri Dive Camp. It takes around 30mins to arrive, possible to find dolphins and hammerheadsharks on the way.Mozambique
Georgia Aquarium
1562 Logged dives • 279 Sightings The Georgia Aquarium is one of the most renowned aquariums in the United States located in Atlanta, Georgia. This aquarium displays hundreds of different animal species amongst seven themed galleries.United States
Titto’s Run
208 Logged dives • 37 Sightings In the north side of Al lumiyyah island there is a big rock seprated and drops in the water beside the rock. Go for a half circel around the wall, there are many big rocks and arcs you can pass between and under them, also tunnels to pass.Oman
