Caribbean Reef Shark [Carcharhinus perezii]
Description
Divers often spot this reef shark cruising along drop-offs and coral edges, usually with a smooth, steady glide. It’s a curious presence—sometimes lingering at a distance before moving on—making it one of the more approachable sharks in Caribbean waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
|
| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
|
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