Diet &
Anatomy
Habitat & Range
Reproduction
General Information
100

How does a leopard shark camouflage into their environment?

They have dark spots on their back that allow them to blend into the seafloor

100

Is the leopard shark’s caudal fin even or uneven?

Uneven, the top portion is bigger.

100

What the main habitat of a leopard shark?

Kelp Forest 

100

Do mother leopard sharks lay eggs?

No, they keep theirs eggs inside their body until the eggs hatch.

100

How many known reports are there about a leopard shark(s) attacking a human?

Only one known

200

Name at least 3 types of animals that leopard sharks eat.

Crabs, bony fish, clams, and worms.

200

How many dorsal fins does the leopard shark have?

They have 2 dorsal fins

200

In what specific part of their habitat does a leopard shark like to live in?

On the seafloor near the kelp beds

200

In which months do leopard sharks breed?

In April and July

200

What is the average size that a leopard shark can grow to?

From 5 to 7 feet long

300

How does a leopard shark absorb more oxygen?

They have red blood cells that helps them absorb more oxygen

300

What is the shape of the pectoral fins?

Triangular shaped

300

Near what two coastal states do leopard sharks live close to?

California and Oregon

300

How many pups can a mother leopard shark give birth to?

They can usually have 4 to 33 pups

300

What is the species name of a leopard shark?

Semifasciata 

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