Grey Reef Shark on Maldivian Reef

Synopsis

Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) are among the most versatile and tough predators on a coral reef, but they are also among the most vulnerable species, as they are threatened by wasteful fishing practices like shark finning. They're also very sensitive to human presence, fleeing reefs when people settle along the coasts and preferring more isolated areas. They are a medium-sized shark found throughout the Indo-Pacific, feeding on reef fishes, squids, cephalopods, crabs, lobsters, and shrimps. They have been observed herding fishes against the reef face before attacking.

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Scarlet View Media

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Additional Credits

David Diley

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