Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Grey Reef Shark

1.5-2 metriä
20-25 vuotta
Erittäin uhanalainen
Tietoa

Grey Reef Shark

The grey reef shark is one of the most common and recognizable sharks on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. An elegant predator that patrols reef drop-offs and channels, it is easily identified by the dark tips on most of its fins and the distinctive white trailing edge on its tail fin. These sharks form loose aggregations and are a reliable presence at many world-class dive sites.

Koko

1.5-2 metriä (jopa 2.5m)

Paino

20-35 kg

Elinikä

20-25 vuotta

Suojelutila

Erittäin uhanalainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

PalauYap, MikronesiaGalápagosMalediivitKomodo, IndonesiaRaja Ampat, IndonesiaPunainen meri, EgyptiFidžiRanskan Polynesia (fakarava, Rangiroa)

Sukellusvinkit

Grey reef sharks are curious but can be defensive of territory. Watch for the distinctive 'threat display'—hunched back, lowered pectoral fins, and exaggerated swimming. If you see this, slowly back away. They're usually relaxed around experienced divers.

Paras kausi

Year-round at most Indo-Pacific locations

Elinympäristö

Coral reef drop-offs, channels, and outer reef slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific

Ravinto

Reef fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans, and lobster
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

They perform a distinctive threat display before attacking—one of the few sharks to give a warning

2

Grey reef sharks sleep in caves during the day and hunt at night

3

They are one of the dominant predators on healthy Indo-Pacific reefs

4

Males bite females during mating, leaving visible scars

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