Encounter with the Blacktip Reef Shark in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji (00018499)

Blacktip reef shark with reef fish in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Description: The Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a fascinating species of shark that inhabits the warm waters of Beqa Lagoon off the coast of Vitu Levu in Fiji. This spectacular image captures a Blacktip Reef Shark surrounded by a variety of colorful reef fish. Learn more about the behavior and lifestyle of this fascinating marine creature in its natural habitat.

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

Date of Capture: 12.02.2007