Are leopard sharks dangerous?

The Leopard Shark is small and pretty much harmless to humans. It can be spooked easily so many divers and snorkelers have a tough time catching a glimpse before they swim off. But luckily, we have learned quite a bit about this amazing fish! read more

The diet of the leopard shark consists of small benthic and littoral animals, most significantly crabs (Cancridae, Grapsidae, and Hippoidea), shrimp, bony fish (including anchovies, herring, topsmelt, croakers, surfperch, gobies, rockfish, sculpins, flatfish, and midshipmen), fish eggs, clams, and the echiurid fat innkeeper worm (Urechis caupo). read more

The leopard sharks of La Jolla are a unique phenomenon in San Diego County since the sharks congregate in large numbers close to shore and even close to swimmers. This usually occurs during the warm summer months off the ritzy La Jolla coast of San Diego. read more