Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Grey Reef Shark

1.5-2 meter
20-25 år
Truet
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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.

Størrelse

1.5-2 meter (opptil 2.5m)

Vekt

20-35 kg

Levetid

20-25 år

Status

Truet

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

PalauYap, MikronesiaGalápagosMaldiveneKomodo, IndonesiaRaja Ampat, IndonesiaRødehavet, EgyptFijiFransk Polynesia (fakarava, Rangiroa)

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

Year-round at most Indo-Pacific locations

Habitat

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

Kosthold

Reef fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans, and lobster
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Morsomme fakta

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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