Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Sighting evidence at Bulan Reef Turtle Garden, Donsol
Photo: Poseidon’s Adventure · CC BY-NC
Blacktip reef sharks cruise the outer edge of the reef in loose groups, their distinctive black-tipped fins cutting the surface in the shallows at dawn and dusk. These sharks are inquisitive but non-threatening, approaching divers within a few meters before veering away, and their presence is a reliable indicator of the reef's good ecological health. Juveniles shelter in the extremely shallow sandy lagoon areas, making them observable even by snorkelers.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Blacktip Reef Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.