Caribbean Reef Shark Photo

These Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) were photographed a few weeks ago in the northern Bahamas:

Caribbean reef shark, ampullae of Lorenzini visible on snout, Carcharhinus perezi

Caribbean reef shark, ampullae of Lorenzini visible on snout.
Image ID: 10550
Species: Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi
Location: Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi

Caribbean reef shark.
Image ID: 10549
Species: Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi
Location: Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark swims over a coral reef, Carcharhinus perezi

Caribbean reef shark swims over a coral reef.
Image ID: 10552
Species: Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi
Location: Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi

Caribbean reef shark.
Image ID: 10555
Species: Caribbean reef shark, Carcharhinus perezi
Location: Bahamas

Nikon D100, 12-24mm f/4 lens, submersible housing, two Sea and Sea YS90 strobes, bait.

Keywords: Caribbean reef shark photo, Carcharhinus perezi, underwater phot

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!