The Great Barrier Reef is home to an impressive variety of sharks, from small reef species to larger, migratory types. The most commonly spotted include whitetip, blacktip, and grey reef sharks, often seen cruising the coral gardens.

The sharks on the Great Barrier reef range from bottom-dwelling sharks like wobbegongs (see below) and nurse sharks, to larger sharks like reef, tiger and hammerhead sharks. But by far the most common species of sharks seen by scuba divers on the Great Barrier Reef are whitetip and blacktip reef sharks .

The gentle, giant basking sharks cruise the open ocean, mouths agape to scoop and filter tiny plankton out of the water. Much smaller and agile reef sharks twist and turn through the corals, searching for a quick fish supper. Few shark species are …

2014年9月26日 · KSLOF divers find three different sharks species dominate the Australian Great Barrier Reef; grey reef shark, whitetip reef shark and blacktip reef shark.

2024年7月5日 · From the gentle giants to the sleek and powerful predators, we’ve uncovered eight of our favourite shark species. Within our Reef ecosystem, there is a group of creatures that hold a pivotal role: sharks. They are also some of the most misunderstood creatures in …

2023年8月17日 · Sharks indirectly support the health of coral reefs and other habitats by regulating the populations of fish, preventing overgrazing and maintaining the delicate balance of these fragile ecosystems. We've uncovered eight remarkable species of sharks that have captured our hearts and our imaginations. #

Whale sharks are certainly one of the top shelf viewing experiences on the GBR. These animals grow to over 15m long, and are encountered at the ocean surface around plankton blooms. They open up their mouths (up to 2m wide), and use gill rakers to …

Reef sharks are found within the Great Barrier Reef, roaming the waters and playing a crucial role in maintaining reef health. They are spread throughout the reef, with some of the most well-known species being the white tip reef shark, whale shark, and hammerhead shark.

2023年7月7日 · Let’s take a look at just five shark species of the Great Barrier Reef. White Tip Reef Shark. Image via Shutterstock. One of the most commonly found species in the Great Barrier Reef is the white tip reef shark. On average, these sharks are around 6 feet long.

The checklist of Chondrichthyan fishes of the Great Barrier Reef provides an up-to-date account of the diversity of sharks, rays and chimaeras in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA).