[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]
Gray Reef Shark
(Carcharhinus
amblyrhynchos)
Photo by Gerick Bergsma and Shannon Harrer
Gray reef sharks, like other sharks in its
family, are viviparous, meaning that they develop their young
internally, and give birth to fully developed young.
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Throughout the Indopacific, from East Africa to Easter Island |
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Gray Reef Sharks are found on reef slopes and in channels. |
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Fish, squid and crustaceans |
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Gray reef sharks form home ranges on the reef, and will gather in groups near the forereef during the day. Although social with other gray reef sharks, they will drive off other species, and perform a threat display by arching their back and swimming in an exaggerated fashion to indicate aggression. |
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- Animal Diversity Web - Moorea Biocode Database |
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