Grey Reef Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos · kar-kar-RY-nus am-blee-RIN-kos
diurnalschoolsEndangered
EdibleUnfriendlyDangerous
Superpower
Gives a clear hunched 'back off' dance before it ever considers biting.
At a glance
- Size
- typically 150 cm, up to 255 cm
- Lifespan
- 18–25 years
- Depth
- 0–1000 m
Habitat
Reef drop-offs and channels with strong current.
Diet
Reef fish, squid and octopus.
Can I eat it?
Yes — edible · tastiness 4/10.
How to cook: Taken in fisheries but heavily depleted.
Safety
- Dangerous4/10
Will perform a hunched threat display; can bite if cornered.
Fun facts
- It is one of the few sharks that warns you before attacking, with a threat display.
- Grey reef sharks often gather in groups in reef channels.
- They can detect a single drop of blood diluted in a huge volume of water.