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Grey Reef Shark	Grey Reef Shark	Grey Reef Shark
On September 25, 2009, H.E. Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, declared the waters of Palau's Exclusive Economic Zone (230,000 Sq. Miles / 620,000 Sq. Kms.), as the worlds first officially recognized shark sanctuary, during a meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations.	The grey reef shark is abundant in Palau's waters. This shark can be seen at numerous dive sites around Palau. They can grow to lengths of approximately 2.6 m or around 8 ft and weigh up to 33 kg or 75 lbs. Distinctive features include large eyes, a long broad snout and grey to white coloring with a distinct wide black margin on the caudal or tail fin.	Generally the grey reef shark is found on the outer walls of Palau's barrier reef, congregating in areas of heavy upwelling and stronger currents. It is not uncommon to see loose schools that number in the dozens. The grey reef shark feeds on reef fish, cephalopods, crustaceans and even bony fish.
© Kevin Davidson/Sam's Tours	© Kevin Davidson/Sam's Tours	© Todd Essick/Sam's Tours
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Palau – A shark sanctuary	Very laid back - the sharks of Palau
The sharks in Palau are well protected. Divers enjoy watching the sharks at famous Blue Corner, mostly Grey Reef Sharks, White Tip and Black Tip Reef Sharks.	White Tip Reef Shark resting on the sandy bottom in German Channel. The sharks or Palau are known to be very passive.
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