3 species cataloged

The creatures
of the reef.

A growing field guide to the marine species divers encounter underwater — with real taxonomy, IUCN conservation status, identification notes, and honest writing about where to see them.

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Type

All Sharks (6) Rays (2) Reptiles (2) Fish (6) Cephalopods (3) Mollusks (1)

IUCN status

All EN (5) VU (3) CR (3) LC (6) DD (2) NT (1)

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2 species

Sharks

VU 340 cm

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers. Uniquely tolerant of fresh water.

VU 600 cm

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Coastal and offshore temperate and subtropical waters, from the surface to 1,200 meters.

1 species

Rays

VU 500 cm

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Coastal coral reefs, lagoons, and atoll channels; site-faithful to specific cleaning stations.

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