Black-tip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Sighting evidence at Shark Point Gili Trawangan, Gili Islands
Photo: Poseidon’s Adventure · CC BY-NC
Black-tip reef sharks are shallower and more active than white-tips and are frequently seen cruising the reef crest at 5 m to 10 m at Shark Point. Their presence at a site accessible to beginner divers makes the Gilis unusual in the region: most comparable sites with reliable shark density require advanced certification.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Black-tip reef shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.