Endangered Species Zebra Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) close up - stock video

This stunning Zebra/Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) footage was captured whilst scuba diving in Phi Phi, 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, who actively hunt at night for molluscs, crustaceans, small bony fishes, and sea snakes. They have recently been re-classified from 'Vulnerable to Extinction' to 'Endangered Species’ on the IUCN red list, 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. They are now truly a rare site in the wild. This footage shows their natural behaviour as they search the coral reef for food. This particular female shark has a Pilot Fish in front of her. She swims closely around the photographer.