Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at La Moneda, Gorgona Island
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Whitetip reef sharks are the dominant predator at La Moneda, present year-round in groups of 5 to 15 individuals resting on sand patches beneath overhangs during the day. At dusk these sharks become active hunters, working through the reef's crevices in coordinated pursuit of sleeping fish and octopus — a behaviour that attracts night divers to the site. Their high site fidelity means the same individuals can be recognised and tracked across multiple dives.
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.