Silky shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
Sighting evidence at Gladden Wall, Gladden Spit
Photo: Jane Kempler & Andrew Goldby Freelance · CC BY-NC-ND
Silky sharks are among the most commonly encountered open-ocean sharks in tropical seas and at Gladden Wall they patrol the blue water alongside the wall edge year-round. Slender and fast-moving with a characteristically smooth-looking skin texture that gives them their name, they are inquisitive without being aggressive and will circle divers at a respectful distance. They are a key indicator of offshore ecosystem health.
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.