Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
Sighting evidence at La Cazuela, Gorgona Island
Photo: Jane Kempler & Andrew Goldby Freelance · CC BY-NC-ND
Silky sharks are year-round residents at La Cazuela but peak in abundance during the productive upwelling months, when they compete with hammerheads for schooling fish. They are typically encountered in the mid-water column and are notably inquisitive, often approaching divers closely. Their slender, streamlined bodies and fluid movement make them one of the most graceful predators at the site.
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.