Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
A small, harmless shark with distinctive dark saddle-like markings across its body. Common in shallow coastal waters along the Pacific coast.
Leopard Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Triakis semifasciata
- Typical size
- 36-60 inches, 15-40 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in shallow bays, mudflats, and kelp beds from Oregon to Baja California. Anglers target them from shore, piers, and boats using bottom rigs with cut bait, squid, or small fish in sandy or muddy areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a leopard shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksLeopard Shark questions people ask
Leopard Shark is Triakis semifasciata.
A typical leopard shark runs 36-60 inches, 15-40 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every leopard shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow bays, mudflats, and kelp beds from Oregon to Baja California. Anglers target them from shore, piers, and boats using bottom rigs with cut bait, squid, or small fish in sandy or muddy areas. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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