Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
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
- 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
Overview
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.
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!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Circumtropical
- Country only · 2
Found singly over shallow inshore to extremely deep open waters.
Adult photos 2
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