Caribbean reef shark
Slug: `/species/caribbean-reef-shark/` Scientific name: Carcharhinus perezi
The Caribbean reef shark is associated with tropical western Atlantic coral reef environments. It is commonly encountered by divers in parts of the Caribbean.
Because several requiem sharks share similar body shapes, photographs or knowledgeable observations are valuable for species-level incident records.
The species page should focus on identification, habitat and verified record context rather than assigning a generalized “danger” label.
Sources: WoRMS; authoritative regional marine resources.
---