Leopard sharks are adapted to live close to the bottom of the ocean, as they spend the majority of their time so close to the ocean floor.
VIDEO: Fun facts about sharks
Katherine Maslenikov, manager of the University of Washington Fish Collection at the Burke Museum, talks about shark behavior, possible myths, and their role in the ecosystem. Here are a few quick facts about the apex predators: The Pacific Northwest is home to several smaller species, including the dogfish family of sharks, leopard sharks and sixgill sharks. Off […]