Grey reef shark - Wikipedia
One of the most common reef sharks in the Indo-Pacific, it is found as far east as Easter Island and as far west as South Africa. This species is most often seen in shallow water near the drop-offs of coral reefs. It has the typical "reef shark" shape, with a broad, round snout and large eyes.
Grey reef shark - Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos - Shark Research Institute
A medium-sized to large shark with a moderately long, broadly rounded snout and a black-edged caudal fin. COLOR Gray dorsal surface and a broad black band on the posterior margin of the caudal fin. SIZE Males mature at 4.25 to 4.75 ft [1.3 to 1.45 m], females mature at 4 to 4.5 ft [1.22 to 1.37 m]. Maximum size is 8.3 ft [2.55 m]. TEETH
Grey reef shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The grey reef shark is a fast-swimming, agile predator that feeds primarily on free-swimming bony fishes and cephalopods. Its aggressive demeanor enables it to dominate many other shark species on the reef, despite its moderate size.
10 Grey Reef Shark Facts - Fact Animal
Interesting Grey Reef Shark Facts 1. They’re faster than most. These are robust, muscular reef sharks with powerful yet streamlined bodies. Like all reef sharks, they’re agile, but unlike many, they’re exceptionally fast.
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
Oct 18, 2018 · Grey reef shark along the outer edge of a coral reef in the Red Sea. Photo © Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch. The grey reef shark is fished commercially, mainly for their fins which are used in shark fin soup. The meat is also consumed and used as fishmeal.
ADW: Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos: INFORMATION
Grey reef sharks have sleek, fusiform bodies that are unmistakable for anything but a shark. Key physical features include the anal fin, five gill slits, and a mouth positioned behind the eyes and underneath the snout. Additionally, grey reef sharks appear grey from a distance, but show a bronze tint when viewed up close.
Grey Reef Shark, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Bleeker, 1856)
The Grey Reef Shark has a black caudal fin margin. The species occurs in tropical marine waters throughout the Indo-west and Central Pacific.
Meet the World’s Highest Concentration of Gray Reef Sharks
Jul 28, 2016 · • 5 min read. In the summer of 2014, Johann Mourier dipped into the waters of Fakarava—a large rectangular atoll in the middle of the South Pacific—and came face-to-face with the highest density of...
Gray Reef Sharks ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Gray reef sharks are a curious and aggressive species repeatedly indicated in human attacks. They should not be touched, cornered, or approached by divers. They performs a dramatic threat display, featuring a raised snout, stiffly lowered pectoral fins, an arched back, and exaggerated swimming movements.
Grey Reef Shark: Facts and Information - Shark Truth
The Grey Reef Shark presents a sleek and streamlined profile, adorned with a slate-gray hue on its upper body and a paler underbelly. Its fusiform body, typical of reef-associated sharks, facilitates swift movement through coral environments.