Caribbean Reef Shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Sighting evidence at Arrecife del Medio, Rosario Islands
Photo: Rafi Amar · CC BY-NC
Caribbean reef sharks patrol the blue water along the outer face of Arrecife del Medio, occasionally sweeping in close to the wall before returning to mid-water. They are the apex predators of this reef system and their presence is a strong indicator of ecosystem health — Caribbean reefs without sharks show cascading effects including overgrown algae and depleted fish populations. The Rosario Islands national park status has maintained a resident population of seven to fifteen individuals that regulars recognise by fin markings.
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.