Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezi

Sighting evidence at El Farallón, María la Gorda

Between 2 and 6 individuals regularly circumnavigate the pinnacle, using the topographic acceleration of current around the rock to travel with minimum energy. Their presence at El Farallón reflects the reserve's effectiveness — Cuba's no-fishing zones have allowed reef shark populations to remain at ecological densities not seen in most of the wider Caribbean. Their patrol behaviour influences the distribution and behaviour of snapper and grouper across the entire pinnacle.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Caribbean Reef Shark

Evidence at this site

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