Grey Reef Shark

About Grey Reef Shark

Elegant predator commonly found patrolling coral reef drop-offs throughout the Indo-Pacific. Easily recognized by dark tips on most fins and white trailing edges on the tail.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Coral reef drop-offs, channels, and outer reef slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific
• Diet: Reef fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans, and lobster
• Best season: Year-round at most Indo-Pacific locations

Fun Facts

They perform a distinctive threat display before attacking—one of the few sharks to give a warning,Grey reef sharks sleep in caves during the day and hunt at night,They are one of the dominant predators on healthy Indo-Pacific reefs,Males bite females during mating, leaving visible scars

Diving Tips

Grey reef sharks are curious but can be defensive of territory. Watch for the distinctive threat display. They're usually relaxed around experienced divers.