what type of shark is common off the coast of the galapagos
The Galapagos shark
Galapagos shark
The Galapagos shark ("Carcharhinus galapagensis") is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide
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Galapagos shark [SEP] Introduction
The Galapagos shark ("Carcharhinus galapagensis") is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. It favors clear reef environments around oceanic islands, where it is often the most abundant shark species. A large species that often reaches , the Galapagos reef shark has a typical fusiform "reef shark" shape and is very difficult to distinguish from the dusky shark ("C. obscurus") and the grey reef shark ("C. amblyrhynchos"). An identifying character of this species is its tall first dorsal fin, which has a slightly rounded tip and originates over the rear tips of the pectoral fins. The Galapagos sharks is an active predator often encountered in large groups.