What do leopard sharks eat?

In the water with a leopard shark Leopard sharks have a reputation for being docile toward people, says Manny Ezcurra, who has handled the Aquarium's leopard sharks since 1996. "But they're not so docile toward invertebrates and small fishes. We have to be careful about who we put in the exhibit with them," he says. read more

Leopard sharks have been caught with stomachs filled with clam siphons, which the sharks seize before the clams can retract and break off with a levering motion of their bodies. On occasion, the shark tears the entire clam body out of its shell this way. read more

Leopard sharks tend to feed on invertebrates and small fish however they are opportunistic and will eat what ever is locally abundant and easy to catch. Crabs, fish eggs, shrimp and clams are all part of a leopard sharks balanced diet. read more