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Family Carcharhinidae

HAWAII

Carcharhinus galapagensis

Fish Hole, Midway Atoll, 30 feet

 

Fish Hole, Midway Atoll

Maro Reef, NWHI, 20 feet

 

Angel Ledge, Midway Atoll, 20 feet

 

Haleiwa, Oahu

cropped, Maro Reef, NWHI, 20 feet

 GALAPAGOS SHARK        MANO

Common in deeper coastal waters of subtropical islands worldwide.  Lacks distinctive markings except for a ridge of skin from the dorsal fin to the tail.  Attains 12 feet.