Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–330 m
- Max size: 2.1 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A slender reef shark that spends the day resting in caves and under coral ledges, it turns active at night to hunt fishes, octopus and crabs. It pokes its head into crevices to flush prey from the reef and bears live young.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Triaenodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214557.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitetip Reef Shark live?
- The Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) is typically found at 0–330 m.
- Is the Whitetip Reef Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Whitetip Reef Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Whitetip Reef Shark get?
- The Whitetip Reef Shark grows to about 2.1 m.