The Gray Reef Sharks of West Caicos are unafraid of divers. If treated with the respect they deserve, they will tolerate an up close and personal inspection.

A Gray Reef Shark – up close and personal. A tiny Remora has attached itself to the underside of the Shark’s jaw. The Remora hitches a ride, waiting to clean up the leftover scraps from the Shark’s next meal.

A female Gray Reef Shark shows evidence of rough foreplay on her flank. It is not uncommon for males to bite their mates during sex.