Galapagos shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
ok. 3 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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Galapagos shark — size comparison
The Galapagos shark is associated with tropical oceanic islands worldwide. It favours clear water around reefs and rocky bottoms. Younger individuals use shallo
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approx. 3 m
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Galapagos shark — size comparison — facts and sources
The Galapagos shark is associated with tropical oceanic islands worldwide. It favours clear water around reefs and rocky bottoms. Younger individuals use shallow zones more often than large adults.
It feeds chiefly on bottom-dwelling fish and cephalopods. It can cross open water between islands and aggregate around suitable habitats. It gives birth to live young.