Often called a Zebra shark. During the day the Leopard shark is usually seen resting motionless on the bottom. During the night the nocturnal hunter swims around to find its prey of crustaceans, shelled invertebrates and small fishes. Most frequently seen shark at all dive sites in the Andaman Sea. The enormous mouth can be opened very wide to filter large amounts of water for small fish and plankton.
Whale sharks are viviparous.
Their hatchlings are about 70 cm long at birth. Only very little is known about the habits of Whale sharks. Recently, they have come under severe hunting pressure for their fins. Whale sharks are one of the top attractions in the Andaman Sea from November to April. Only occasionally moving about during the day.