Caribbean Reef Shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Sighting evidence at El Pionero Wreck, Banco Chinchorro
Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC
Caribbean reef sharks patrol the outer edge of the wreck and the adjacent reef wall in small numbers, drawn by the concentration of fish that the wreck's structure supports. Their presence on this remote atoll is a direct product of Chinchorro's protected status — reef shark populations have recovered here in a way that mirrors historical Caribbean abundance. Behaviour is relaxed and investigatory rather than excited, making encounters prolonged and photogenic.
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.