Reef shark
Encyclopedia
Several species of reef-associated sharks are known as reef sharks:
Additionally, The United States Coast Guard
has a cutter
commissioned
as the USCGC Reef Shark.
- Blacktip reef sharkBlacktip reef sharkThe blacktip reef shark is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins...
, Carcharhinus melanopterus - Caribbean reef sharkCaribbean reef sharkThe Caribbean reef shark is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae. It is found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Brazil, and is the most commonly encountered reef shark in the Caribbean Sea...
, Carcharhinus perezi - Grey reef shark, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
- Whitetip reef sharkWhitetip reef sharkThe whitetip reef shark is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark usually not exceeding in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slender body and short but broad head, as well as tubular skin flaps beside the nostrils, oval...
, Triaenodon obesus
Additionally, The United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
has a cutter
United States Coast Guard Cutter
Cutter is the term used by the United States Coast Guard for its commissioned vessels. A Cutter is or greater in length, has a permanently assigned crew, and has accommodations for the crew to live aboard...
commissioned
Ship commissioning
Ship commissioning is the act or ceremony of placing a ship in active service, and may be regarded as a particular application of the general concepts and practices of project commissioning. The term is most commonly applied to the placing of a warship in active duty with its country's military...
as the USCGC Reef Shark.