Caribbean Reef Shark [Carcharhinus perezi]
Description
Caribbean Reef Sharks are usually 2 to 2.5 meters in length and are one of the largest apex predators in the reef ecosystem. They are typically found in the Caribbean Sea and the western Atlantic Ocean. They have a broad, rounded snout and large eyes. These sharks are known for their bold behavior and are often attracted by divers' activities.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Narrowtooth Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Reef Sharks
Carcharhinus
|