ENEndangered
Caribbean Reef Shark
Carcharhinus perezi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in CARCHARHINIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caribbean Reef Shark classified as Endangered?
Caribbean Reef Shark is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Caribbean Reef Shark live?
Caribbean Reef Shark occurs in Bahamas, Brazil, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caribbean Reef Shark?
The main threats to Caribbean Reef Shark are 11.1, 5.4, 8.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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