Fascinating Blacktip Reef Shark in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (00017593)

❮ Blacktip Reef Shark with Colorful Coral Fish ❯
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Description: The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a fascinating marine creature that calls the waters of Fiji home. With a maximum length of 160 cm and a gray-brown base color, this shark is easily identified by the distinctive black tips on its fins. It prefers shallow waters and is often found in the tidal zone. This image captures a blacktip reef shark surrounded by a colorful variety of coral fish in the stunning Beqa Lagoon.

Location: Viti Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef, Fiji

Date of Capture: 25.09.2005