Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Ticao Island Manta Bowl, Donsol
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Whitetip reef sharks rest in loose clusters along the seamount's rocky ledges, occasionally becoming active during strong current pulses that push prey fish into exposed positions. Their relaxed demeanor and curiosity toward divers makes extended observation straightforward, and juveniles are often seen patrolling the shallower reef sections around the seamount base.
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.