The jaws are extremely powerful, with wide, serrated triangular shaped upper teeth. They average in size between 3m - 3.5m, although larger specimens are not uncommon. They tend to prefer murky waters, such as rivers and river mouths, and most breeding is done in river mouths. They can live in almost any waters, from a low saline content, such as rivers, to the high saline levels found in the ocean. Although they can be found in the oceans, they are far more common in shallow waters close to land.
Attacks are very rare, however, they can display very aggressive behaviour.
A mock charge is common, with the shark beginning to widely circle it's target. The circling narrows with each pass, until finally, the zambezi heads straight for the victim, veering off at the last minute - Possibly stemming from a skewy sense of humour. They can be commonly found on the South Coast, and are plentiful in Lake St Lucia. The Spotted Ragged Tooth Shark is commonly found at Protea Banks and Aliwal Shoal, and although are harmless, they make for an exciting dive. Their large, imposing appearance with their ferocious looking teeth, is an impressive sight.