Fish
Galápagos shark
Carcharhinus galapagensisConservation statusNear Threatened
DietFish of the sea floor and the reef, octopus and squid
LifespanAbout 24 years or more
Size and weight2-3 m
A gray, strong shark that looks like a "classic shark".
Dorsal fin
What makes it specialScientists first described it from these islands and named it after them.
Surprising factVery curious. It often comes close to look at whatever is in the water.
PopulationCommon around islands far out in the ocean. The Galápagos reserve is one of its most important safe places.
Deep snorkeling sites and underwater walls