Galapagos shark
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The Galapagos shark 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 sp
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Galapagos sharks are common around oceanic island reefs.
The Galapagos shark can be difficult to distinguish from other large requiem sharks
A Galapagos shark off Kure Atoll in the Hawaiian Islands
Silvertip shark
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The silvertip shark is a large species of requiem shark in the family carcharhinidae, with a fragmented distribution throughout the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is often encountered around o
Galapagos shark
…aggregations, though these are not true schools. During group interactions, Galapagos sharks are dominant to blacktip sharks (C. limbatus) but deferent to silvertip sharks (C. albimarginatus) of equal size. When confronted or cornered, the Galapagos shark may perform a threat display similar to that of the grey reef shark…
Carcharhinus albimarginatus hicks reef
Silvertip sharks are most often found on or near coral reefs.
The silvertip shark can be recognized by its white-edged fins.
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