The world's largest known aggregation of zebra sharks (locally called leopard sharks), with more than 420 individuals catalogued by the Cape Byron Leopard Shark Project. In austral summer, dozens gather on a single dive at 'The Needles' and Hugo's Trench, mostly pregnant females. Also hosts grey nurse sharks in winter and reef manta rays in summer.
Stegostoma tigrinum / Triakis semifasciata
Discover where and when to observe Leopard Shark (Stegostoma tigrinum / Triakis semifasciata) in the wild. 6 observation spots worldwide: Julian Rocks / Byron Bay (NSW, Australia), La Jolla Shores (San Diego, California, USA), Shark Point / Phi Phi (Phuket, Thailand), Similan Islands / Richelieu Rock (Thailand), Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia). Interactive migration map and travel tips.
