One of the shark species observed during the diving and tagging expeditions to Cocos Island is the GALAPAGOS SHARK . Here we include the main characteristics of this species:
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GALAPAGOS SHARK
| Scientific name | Carcharhinus galapagensis |
| Common name | Galapagos Shark |
| Size & weight | 3.7 mts./85.5 kg |
| Habitat | Open waters, oceanic |
| Diet | Botton dwelling rays, bony fishes, crustacean and octopuses |
| Distribution range | Circumtropical, ususlly around oceanic islands |
| Relatives | Bull, Tiger, Blue and Oceanic White Tip Sharks |
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IUCN status |
Near Threatened |
INFORMATION SOURCE
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/fishes/galapagos-shark
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