Galapagos Shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Sighting evidence at Ball's Pyramid, Lord Howe Island
Photo: R Vasconcellos · CC BY
Galapagos sharks are the dominant pelagic predator at Ball's Pyramid, circling the exposed sea stack in groups of up to 30 and capitalising on the large baitfish populations that aggregate around the pinnacle's upwelling currents. They are an oceanic species rarely seen at mainland dive sites, and Ball's Pyramid's complete isolation from human disturbance means they display entirely natural, uninhabited behaviour toward divers.
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.