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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Chondrichthyes |
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| Order | : | Orectolobiformes |
| Family | : | Stegostomatidae |
| Genus | : | Stegostoma |
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| Scientific Name | : | Stegostoma Fasciatum |
| Origin | : | Indian and Pacific Oceans |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size | : | 0.6m - 2.5m (2ft - 8.2ft) |
| Weight | : | 16-20kg (35-44lbs) |
| Type | : | Salt |
| PH Level | : | 7.8-8.4 |
| Life Span | : | 15-20 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Brown, Black, Yellow, White, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Tropical, coastal waters |
| Average Litter Size | : | 10 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Crabs, Snails |
| Predators | : | Large Sharks, Humans |
| Special Features | : | Flattened body shape and long tail fin |