gray reef shark (carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) in Grey reef sharks inhabit coral reefs and lagoons in tropical and subtropical waters.
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carcharhinus amblyrhynchosESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    gray reef shark, grey reef shark

  • Regions

    BangladeshMyanmarAustralia

  • Population

    Approximately 100,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Grey reef sharks inhabit coral reefs and lagoons in tropical and subtropical waters.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    55-165 and 25-30

Regions

Bangladesh, Myanmar, Australia, Indonesia, Kenya, Egypt, Iraq, India, China, Djibouti, Japan, Mozambique, Kuwait, Ecuador, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, Philippines, Tanzania, Hong Kong, Qatar, Bahrain, Viet Nam, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Pakistan, Singapore, Oman, Saudi Arabia, American Samoa, Iran, Micronesia

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    • Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
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