Galapagos Shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Sighting evidence at Ana Kai Tangata, Easter Island
Photo: R Vasconcellos · CC BY
Galapagos sharks congregate off the mouth of Ana Kai Tangata cave, using the reef and cave mouth as a focal point in their patrol routes along the island's southern coast. Their reliable presence just outside the cave entrance — often visible from inside the submerged chamber looking outward — is one of the more visually dramatic moments in Easter Island diving. They remain calm and inquisitive around divers and represent the site's role as essential shark habitat in the southeastern Pacific.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Galapagos Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.