Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezi

Family: Shark Category: Predator Max size: 295 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, shallow coastal waters
Distribution: Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea
Food: Fish, cephalopods, crustaceans
Way of living: Solitary or in small groups
Behavior: Active predator, often swims near the seabed

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