Grey Reef Shark (juvenile)

Scientific Name:	Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Species:	Sharks (Carcharhinidae)
Other names:	Requiem Sharks, Grey Whaler Shark, Shortnose Blacktail Shark

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Grey Reef Shark (juvenile)

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: North Horn - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Grey Reef Shark (juvenile)

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Photographed at: North Horn - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Description

Also known as Requiem Sharks, Grey Whaler Shark and Shortnose Blacktail Shark.

Found singly or in groups cruising around the reefs during the day.
They feed on small fish and crustaceans.
Length - 2.5m
Depth - 0-300m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

This is one of the most common sharks on Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Occasionally aggressive and dangerous.

Requiem Sharks have some of the most potentially dangerous sharks in their family and are responsible for over half of shark attacks. They can also be difficult to identify! (edit)

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Grey Reef Shark (juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!