Reef Shark
Habitat: coral, docks, sand, and river mouths
Location: Pacific ocean, Atlantic ocean, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean
Size: range between 5-8 feet
Description: Reef sharks can lie on the bottom and filter water over their gills. They mostly live alone or in small groups. These sharks are more active during the night, and they occupy a small territory.
Diet: fish, crab, and squid
Feeding Habits: strong swimmers
Offspring: litter of 4-6 pups
Lifespan: 22-28 years
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: habitat destruction, bycatch, and finning
Location: Pacific ocean, Atlantic ocean, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean
Size: range between 5-8 feet
Description: Reef sharks can lie on the bottom and filter water over their gills. They mostly live alone or in small groups. These sharks are more active during the night, and they occupy a small territory.
Diet: fish, crab, and squid
Feeding Habits: strong swimmers
Offspring: litter of 4-6 pups
Lifespan: 22-28 years
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: habitat destruction, bycatch, and finning