Caribbean reef shark

Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC

The dominant large shark on Caribbean coral reefs, characterised by a stocky build and rounded snout. Caribbean reef sharks patrol reef edges and drop-offs, often in loose groups, and are the species most commonly encountered in Caribbean shark dives. Near threatened; heavily fished for fins and meat across their range. Their seasonal presence at Scientists' Corner, particularly in the dry season, aligns with prey fish aggregations over the research plots.