Caribbean Reef Shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Sighting evidence at El Farallón, María la Gorda
Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC
Between 2 and 6 individuals regularly circumnavigate the pinnacle, using the topographic acceleration of current around the rock to travel with minimum energy. Their presence at El Farallón reflects the reserve's effectiveness — Cuba's no-fishing zones have allowed reef shark populations to remain at ecological densities not seen in most of the wider Caribbean. Their patrol behaviour influences the distribution and behaviour of snapper and grouper across the entire pinnacle.
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.