Galapagos Shark

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Phylum

Chordata

 Galapagos Shark

Class

Chondrichthyes

Order

Carcharhiniformes

Family

Carcharhinidae

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common names :

Galapagos shark, Grey reef whaler.
Diet : Small bottom-dwelling fish, squid and octopus.
Reproduction : Viviparous : Females give birth to up to 16 live young per litter.
Size : Maximum 3.7 metres  Average female 2.7 metres Average male 2.3 metres

 

Distribution of Galapagos Shark Distribution : Found in shallow to deep waters mainly around oceanic islands in  tropical waters. Prefers clear water,  coral reefs and rocky beds.

 

Danger to man : Dangerous. Has killed at least one swimmer. Very likely to attack if a food stimulus is present.
Economic Importance : None.
Other Comments : Another of the requiem (Carcharhinidae) sharks that will display a threat posture before it attacks. The juveniles are known to collect in shallow nursery grounds, avoiding the threat of cannibalism from the adults.