What sharks live in a coral reef?
Below is a listing of some of the more common sharks and rays found in the world’s coral reefs.
- Great White Shark. (Carcharodon carcharias)
- Tiger Shark. (Galeocerdo cuvier)
- Scalloped Hammerhead Shark. (Sphyrna lewini)
- Blue Shark. (Prionace glauca)
- Gray Reef Shark.
- Whitetip Reef Shark.
- Silky Shark.
- Nurse Shark.
Do coral reef sharks attack humans?
There are no recorded human fatalities from reef shark attack. While 24 people have been attacked by reef sharks since records began, they have all survived. Curious and aggressive around food, reef sharks may bite, but they are not known to kill.
What is the most common shark in a coral reef?
Grey reef sharks are one of the most common shark species in the coral reefs. They live socially in small groups, called schools. As primarily nocturnal animals, grey reef sharks only go foraging for food at dusk. A mature male can be up to 2.5 meters long.
Are reef sharks aggressive?
The grey reef shark is considered one of the more aggressive sharks but will typically only show aggression towards a person when it feels threatened. According to the International Shark Attack File, the grey reef shark is responsible for 8 confirmed shark bites on humans, one of which was fatal (ISAF 2018).
How big do reef sharks get?
Most Grey Reef Sharks are less than 1.9 m (6.2 ft) long. The maximum reported length is 2.6 m (8.5 ft) and the maximum reported weight is 33.7 kg (74 lb).
Are there tiger sharks in the Great Barrier Reef?
There are many different species of sharks found in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef ranging from small bottom-dwelling sharks such as wobbegongs to larger types such as tiger sharks and the distinctive hammerhead shark that has a nose shaped like the letter ‘t’.
Do reef sharks jump?
Blacktip reef sharks can jump fully out of the water during feeding frenzies.