Critically Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2019

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Carcharhinus longimanus

Sighting evidence at Seven Brothers Islands Wall, Gulf of Tadjoura

Individuals patrol the open water directly off the wall face, their distinctive rounded fins visible from the reef edge, often approaching divers with persistent curiosity.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Oceanic Whitetip Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites

Big Brother→
Little Brother→
Daedalus Reef→
Elphinstone Reef→
Numidia Wreck→