Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Sighting evidence at Shark Reef, Long Island
Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC
Caribbean reef sharks dominate the shark community at Long Island's Shark Reef, with 20-30 individuals showing up on busy feeding days. They are the most abundant large shark on Caribbean reefs and their conservation is closely tied to the economic value of shark diving tourism, which generates substantial income for local operators. Photo-ID studies at Long Island have identified individually recognisable sharks that have been visiting the same site for over 15 years.
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.