Grey reef shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Current-facing patroller of Indo-Pacific channels and drop-offs.

Encounter score65

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The Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 130–180 cm. Usually seen at 10–40 m depth. Where to see it: Raja Ampat, Palau, Sipadan and Komodo.

Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.

Taxonomic rank

species

Typical size

130–180 cm (total_length)

Maximum size

255 cm

Typical depth

10–40 m

Maximum depth

280 m

Conservation status

Research in progress

Photography difficulty

3 /5

Activity pattern

Diurnal, more active at dusk.

Description

Signature shark of Maldivian channels and Fijian passes. Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.

Habitat

Outer reef slopes, channels and passes.

Behaviour

Patrols into current along drop-offs and channel mouths; can display when crowded.

Diet

Reef fish and cephalopods.

Social behaviour

Loose aggregations, sometimes dozens on a single channel.

Photography notes

Hook onto the reef and let them pass. Wide angle, shoot upward into blue water.

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