Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Grey Reef Shark

1.5-2 meter
20-25 år
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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.

Storlek

1.5-2 meter (upp till 2.5m)

Vikt

20-35 kg

Livslängd

20-25 år

Status

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Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

PalauYap, MikronesienGalápagosMaldivernaKomodo, IndonesienRaja Ampat, IndonesienRöda havet, EgyptenFijiFranska Polynesien (fakarava, Rangiroa)

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round at most Indo-Pacific locations

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Reef fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans, and lobster
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Roliga 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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