A majestic gray reef shark leaves Shark Reef and dives into the depths of the open ocean (00018337)

Gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) gracefully swimming from Shark Reef into the depths of the open ocean

Description: The gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is a fascinating species native to the waters of the South Pacific. With its gray base color and the distinctive black margin on its tail fin, it is a striking sight. These sharks reach a maximum length of about 250 cm and primarily feed on reef fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Gray reef sharks are commonly found at Shark Reef in the Beqa Lagoon. Witness this graceful predator as it leaves its familiar territory and ventures into the vast expanse of the open ocean.

Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef/Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Date of Capture: 14.02.2007