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Caribbean Reef Shark
CarcharhiniformesAttack Relevant

Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezii

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Max Length

3.0m

Litter Size

4 to 6 pups

Overview

Le plus grand requin commun sur les récifs coralliens des Caraïbes. Régulièrement observé au repos immobile sur le fond marin — l'un des rares requins capable de pompage buccal. Impliqué dans des incidents liés à la plongée.

Habitat

Le requin est un habitant benthique tropical côtier des plateaux continentaux et insulaires. On le trouve souvent sur les récifs coralliens et à proximité des tombants.

Distribution

Western Atlantic & Caribbean

Atlantique occidental de la Floride au sud du Brésil, Bahamas, Golfe du Mexique et mer des Caraïbes. C'est le requin le plus commun sur les récifs coralliens des Caraïbes.

Behavior

Cette espèce a été observée dans des grottes et immobile sur le fond.

Human Safety

Lors des « nourrissages de requins » en scène aux Bahamas, le requin peut faire des passages serrés près des plongeurs. Il est rarement agressif, mais quatre incidents ont été enregistrés.

Biology

Diet
Supposé se nourrir de poissons et de raies.
Reproduction
Vivipare
Birth Size
75cm

Appearance

Caribbean Reef Shark illustration
Dorsal
Gray brown to olive above, white to yellowish below.

Dentition

Upper jaw
Teeth in both jaws are serrated. Teeth of the upper jaw have narrow cusps and broad bases and are semi-erect to oblique, teeth of the
Lower jaw
jaw are narrow and erect with triangular cusps and broad bases.
Sources:sharksorg

Recorded incidents involving the caribbean reef shark

Recorded

19

Fatal

0

Fatality rate

0.0%

Years

1968–2024

Top countries

Years with most incidents

Counts are based on the species field of the Global Shark Attack File. Identifications by witnesses are often uncertain; treat figures as recorded incidents, not authoritative totals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks have been recorded involving the caribbean reef shark?
19 incidents in the Global Shark Attack File mention the caribbean reef shark, of which 0 were fatal (0.0%). Note that witness species identifications are often uncertain, so this is the count of recorded incidents.
Where do most caribbean reef shark incidents occur?
The countries with the most recorded caribbean reef shark incidents are Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Colombia.
Is the caribbean reef shark dangerous to humans?
The caribbean reef shark is considered relevant to human-shark incidents and has been recorded in the Global Shark Attack File. As with any large shark, encounters in the wild should be avoided.
Where does this species data come from?
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.
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