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Galapagos Shark

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Classification

The Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. It favors clear reef environments around oceanic islands, where it is often the most abundant shark species. A large species that often reaches 3.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 88Mexico · 58Brazil · 13United Kingdom · 11France · 3