Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
Sighting evidence at Sebastião Gomes Reef, Abrolhos Banks
Photo: Jane Kempler & Andrew Goldby Freelance · CC BY-NC-ND
Silky sharks patrol the outer edge of Sebastião Gomes reef, taking advantage of the strong currents that concentrate prey species around the pinnacles. They are more pelagic than reef sharks and arrive here from open-ocean circuits that span hundreds of kilometers, making each encounter a reminder of the vast marine landscape this site connects to. Their sleek, streamlined bodies and fluid movement make them one of the most graceful large predators in the Atlantic.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Silky Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.