Caribbean Reef Shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Sighting evidence at Fresh Creek Channel, Andros
Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC
Fresh Creek Channel is one of the most reliable spots in the Bahamas for high-density reef shark encounters without baiting or feeding, with groups of 10 to 30 individuals regularly seen on flood tides. The sharks exploit the channel as a hunting corridor, using the current to intercept schools of jacks and grunts funneled through the cut. Their consistent presence here reflects the protection afforded by the surrounding Andros reef system and low fishing pressure in the channel.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Caribbean Reef Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.