Carcharhinus perezi

Caribbean Reef Shark

2-2.5 meter
14-18 år
Truet
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Caribbean Reef Shark

The Caribbean reef shark is the most commonly encountered shark species in the Caribbean and is essential to maintaining healthy reef ecosystems. These sleek predators are typically curious but cautious around divers, often making multiple passes before moving on.

Størrelse

2-2.5 meter (opptil 3m)

Vekt

30-70 kg

Levetid

14-18 år

Status

Truet

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

Bahamas (throughout)CaymanøyeneTurks- og CaicosøyeneBelizeHonduras (roatán)Cuba (jardines De La Reina)BonaireCuraçao

Dykketips

Reef sharks are naturally curious. Stay relaxed and they'll often approach for a closer look. Avoid chasing them—let them come to you for better encounters.

Beste sesong

Year-round in the Bahamas

Habitat

Coral reefs, reef drop-offs, and continental shelves in tropical western Atlantic

Kosthold

Reef fish, rays, cephalopods, and crustaceans
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Morsomme fakta

1

They can enter a trance-like state when flipped upside down

2

Reef sharks rest in caves during the day and hunt at night

3

They can detect one drop of fish blood in 25 gallons of water

4

Female reef sharks return to the same pupping grounds each year

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