IdentificationHow to recognise grey reef sharks
A streamlined requiem shark with a dark trailing edge on the tail, a pale underside and a rounded snout. Adults are commonly around 1.5–2 metres.
- Current-facing reef habitat
- Skill-matched site selection
- Calm observation without baiting
Overview & behaviourObserve natural behaviour
Grey reef sharks patrol current-facing reef edges and channels. They often conserve energy in the flow and should be observed without pursuit or baiting.
Encounter typesChannel pass · Pinnacle patrol · Outer reef
Typical conditionsCurrent-facing reef edges with schooling fish
Responsible viewingGive wildlife space and follow your guide
01Keep a calm horizontal profile and let sharks set the distance.
02Do not bait, feed, corner or chase sharks for photographs.
03Stay with the guide and respect current, depth and gas limits.
ConservationConservation status
Endangered — IUCN Red List; fishing pressure and slow reproduction make populations vulnerable.
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