Zebra Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) swimming. This shark has a Remora (Echeneidae) attached. Having recently been re-classified as an Endangered Species on the Red list by the IUCN, these graceful creatures are becoming a rare sight in the wild. - HD stock video

This stunning female Zebra/Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) footage was captured whilst scuba diving in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Leopard sharks are a type of Elasmobranch and are more commonly known as Zebra sharks. They are gentle, mainly nocturnal creatures, who actively hunt at night for molluscs, crustaceans, small bony fishes, and sea snakes. They have recently been re-classified from 'Vulnerable to Extinction' to 'Endangered' on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil. Although their numbers are declining at a rapid rate, they are not yet a protected species. This footage shows their natural behavior in the wild, as she swims foraging for food. This particular shark has a Remora (Echeneidae), also known as 'suckerfish' attached to it and shoal of Pilot fish in front of her.