Two divers observe reef fish surrounding them in large numbers. Unnoticed, a gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) glides over the divers. (00018848)
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Description: The gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is one of the most common shark species in the Indo-Pacific. It is found as far east as Easter Island and as far west as South Africa. This species is most often seen in shallow water near the drop-offs of coral reefs. The gray reef shark has a broad, round snout and large eyes. It can be distinguished by the plain or white-tipped first dorsal fin, the dark tips on the other fins, and the broad black rear margin on the tail fin. Most individuals are less than 1.9 m long. Gray reef sharks are fast-swimming, agile predators that feed primarily on fishes and cephalopods.
Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef/Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Date of Capture: 14.07.2007