Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Nu'u Safata Lagoon Wall, Apia, Samoa
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Whitetip reef sharks rest in packs of 3 to 8 inside the wall's deeper overhangs during the day, becoming active hunters along the base of the drop-off after dark; this nocturnal hunting behaviour makes Safata wall one of the most accessible shark night-dive experiences in the Pacific without a long boat ride. Their fidelity to resting sites means the same individuals can be reliably found on consecutive dives over many seasons.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Whitetip Reef Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.