Reef Whitetip Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Whale Shark Cleaning Station, Lankayan Island
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Reef whitetips rest in loose groups on the sand beneath coral ledges during the day, becoming active hunters of reef fish and octopus at dusk. They are highly site-faithful and the same individuals can be recognised across multiple dives by fin notches and markings. Their relaxed behaviour around divers makes Lankayan's cleaning station an ideal location for close-range observation.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Reef Whitetip Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.