Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Miyako Manta Scramble, Miyako Islands
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Whitetip reef sharks rest on the sandy substrate below the cleaning station and on ledges along the reef slope, appearing unhurried even when divers pass close. They become active at dusk, hunting in cooperative groups through coral labyrinths to flush out sheltering fish. Their relaxed daytime behaviour makes them excellent subjects for underwater photography and is a consistent background feature of the manta experience.
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.