• Stegostoma is commonly called ‘Tiger shark’ or ‘Zebra shark’.

• Voraceous predator, preys on small fishes.

• Body is elongated with dark bands on yellowish background.

• Claspers are found in male.

• Spiracles are small.

• Gill slits are 5 pairs and lateral (Pleurotrematous).

• Distinct labial folds are present at the angles of mouth.

• Caudal fin is heterocercal.

• Ovoviviparous.

• Eye covered by nictitating membrane.