Shark Trivia

Did You Know that the Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)….

.….is a species of Requiem shark in the Carcharhinidae family and one of the most common reef sharks in the Pacific and Indian Oceans where found close to the shore and around coral reefs? They are medium-sized sharks growing 6-7 feet and can be distinguished from similarly looking sharks by the plain or white-tipped first dorsal fin, the dark tips on the other fins, the broad and black rear margin on the tail fin, and the lack of a ridge between the dorsal fins.

.….is considered one of the more aggressive sharks but will typically show aggression only when it feels threatened by raising its snout, depressing its pectoral fins, and arching its back while swimming in an exaggerated sway?

.….is often a social shark, gathering in groups during the day and hunting alone at night? They are often seen swimming in schools with other reef sharks in order to possibly work together to trap fish near coral reefs.