Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Sighting evidence at Prinz Eugen, Bikini Atoll
Photo: Poseidon’s Adventure · CC BY-NC
Blacktip reef sharks circle the shallow sections of the Prinz Eugen in small groups, their distinctive black-tipped fins cutting the surface as they patrol the exposed propellers in the shallows. They feed primarily on reef fish, squid, and crustaceans, and their constant movement through shallow reef environments makes them one of the most effective predators at regulating reef fish populations across a wide range of depths.
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.