Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Sharks

  • Grey reef shark
  • Grauer Riffhai
  • Requin gris de récif
  • Squalo grigio di scogliera

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 1000 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 255 cm
  • Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!