Silky shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
Sighting evidence at The Pinnacle, Corn Islands
Photo: Jane Kempler & Andrew Goldby Freelance · CC BY-NC-ND
The silky shark is one of the most abundant oceanic sharks in tropical seas and a reliable visitor to offshore pinnacles where they use the structure as a navigational landmark and feeding aggregation point. Named for the fine, almost smooth texture of their skin, silkies are curious and fast-moving. Their population has declined sharply due to bycatch in tuna long-line fisheries, making protected pockets like the Corn Islands increasingly important refugia.
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.