Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Sighting evidence at Nuclear Power Plant Reef, Kenting National Park
Photo: Poseidon’s Adventure · CC BY-NC
Blacktips cruise the reef slope in small groups, attracted by the concentration of reef fish and the elevated water temperature. They are most frequently sighted in the cooler months of November through March when visibility peaks and the current slows. Though shy, patient divers hovering low on the sand often see them pass within a few meters.
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.