Description

Also known as Blackfin Shark, Blackspot Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Grey Whaler Shark, Olive Shark, Reef Shark, Ridgeback Shark, Sickle Shaped Shark, Sickle Shark, Sickle Silk Shark, Silk Shark.

Found singly over shallow inshore to extremely deep open waters. Being quick moving and aggressive they can often be found chasing Tuna!
They feed on pelagic crabs, fish, paper nautiluses and squid.
Length - 350cm
Depth - 0-4000m
Circumtropical

They are potentially dangerous to humans.

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! Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/868