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Galapagos Islands tourist attractions
Marine animals
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Galapagos Shark:
Also known as the grey reef whaler,
is an aggressive requiem shark that is dark gray on top and
has an off-white belly. Its tail has a black edge. There is a
ridge running between the dorsal fins. |
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The
Galapagos
shark was named in 1905 from specimens found near the
Galapagos Islands. They average
about 10 feet (3m) long but can reach 12 feet (3.7m) long.
Galapagos sharks are benthic feeders, eating prey taken
from the ocean floor. |
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Sting Ray: Although not aggressive,
Sting rays will use their poisonous stings if stepped on, so
it is a good idea to shuffle your feet as you enter the water,
particularly around the beach of
Punta Cormorant on
Floreana where most of rays
live. |
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Spotted Eagle Ray: The name of the
spotted eagle ray is derived from their graceful swimming
motion, in which they appear to be flying with their wing-like
pectoral fins. |
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They are mainly found swimming and
occasionally leaping on the surface of
Black Turtle Cove. |
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What's the
best time of year to travel to Galapagos? |
