Encounters with Blacktip reef sharks at Fiji's Shark Reef (00017604)

❮ Blacktip reef shark in the vibrant hustle and bustle of the coral reef ❯
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Description: The Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a captivating marine creature that inhabits the warm turquoise waters of the Beqa Lagoon off the coast of Viti Levu, Fiji. Measuring up to 160 cm in length, this shark displays a gray-brown base color with distinct black tips on all fins, including a black trim on its tail fin. Often found in the intertidal zone, this shark species frequents shallow waters. Visitors to Shark Reef, a renowned diving location, are almost always treated to sightings of the Blacktip reef shark.

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

Date of Capture: 25.09.2005