Species Data
Common Name
Galapagos shark
Scientific Name
Carcharhinus galapagensis
Spanish Name
Tiburón de Galápagos
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Native
Size
Up to 3.7 m
Average Lifespan
20 – 25 years
Predators
Other sharks when young
Food
Carnivore (fish, squid, octopus, Galapagos fur seal, sea lion pups, marine iguana, flightless cormorant)
Animal Class
Fish
Species Overview
Despite their name, Galapagos sharks are not only found in Galapagos, they are found in tropical waters worldwide. They have this name because were first identified in Galapagos in 1905.
Galapagos sharks are known to be very inquisitive, often approaching boats and divers but rarely pose any danger to humans.
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