Because they pretect it from other fish who hurt it.
Well Firstly, the fish hide in the coral reefs to get away from sharks. However, the sharks know where the fish are and so visit the Reefs. When the sharks try to nose into the coral they find that they're too big to fit into it. But still, they persist and so end up squashing the coral.
Coral reefs house over 16 different breeds of reef sharks. In the Galapagos Islands, the hammerhead shark can be found among the reef life there. In the Maldives, over 16 different breeds of reef sharks, among them, hammerheads and whale sharks, can be found in this reef. Off th shores of San Diego, there are a variety of sharks there, among them, great whites, blue, and mako sharks. ~ Hexedgirl92
Mostly because there is an abundant food supply on coral reefs.
They do not, however they come to the reefs to be cleaned of parasites by the reef fish.
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Reef sharks are a group of shark species commonly found around coral reefs and coastal areas. They are typically small to medium-sized sharks that prey on fish, crustaceans, and other small marine animals. Reef sharks play an important role in maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem.
sharks and coral reefs
Angry Birds eat Coral Reefs.
They make protection from sharks ,for shelter, and food
Hammerhead sharks tend to find shelter among coral reefs. Amazingly enough, they also use the coral reefs as a food source.
Sharks are cautious animals and generally avoid areas with a lot of obstacles like coral reefs that could potentially injure them. They prefer open waters where they can move freely and have access to their prey. Additionally, the structures of coral reefs are not ideal for their hunting strategies.