A majestic whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) descends into the depths of the ocean (00018476)

❮ Graceful whitetip reef shark heading into the depths of the ocean ❯
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Description: The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a small shark usually not exceeding 1.6 m in length. This species is easily recognizable by its slender body, short but broad head and its white-tipped dorsal and caudal fins. It is one of the most common sharks found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Typically the whitetip reef shark is found on or near the bottom in clear water, at a depth of 8-40 m.

Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef/Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Date of Capture: 14.02.2007