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Have you caught this fish?

The leopard shark Harmless to humans is a species of houndshark. It is found along the Pacific coast of North America, from the U.S. state of Oregon to Mazatlán in Mexico. Typically measuring 1.2–1.5 m (3.9–4.9 ft) long, this slender-bodied shark is immediately identifiable by the striking pattern of black saddle-like markings and large spots over its back, from which it derives its common name. A common sight in bays and estuaries, swimming over sandy or muddy flats or rock-strewn areas near kelp beds and reefs. They are most common near the coast, in water less than 4 m (13 ft) deep.

Active-swimming predators, groups of leopard sharks often follow the tide

onto intertidal mudflats to forage for food, mainly clams, spoon worms, crabs, shrimp, bony fish, and fish eggs. The current record in California happened on May 13th 2013 in San Diego, and weighed in at 51 lbs 3oz. This is a personal quest of mine I believe that holding this beautiful shark while on my tube will be the pinnacle of a great hobby. If you haven't caught one of these like me let's get to it.