Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Sighting evidence at Renggis Island, Tioman Island
Photo: Poseidon’s Adventure · CC BY-NC
Blacktip reef sharks are apex predators that regulate reef fish populations and maintain ecosystem balance on Tioman's reefs. They are most active at dawn and dusk, patrolling the sandy flats and channel margins around Renggis in groups of two to five individuals. Their presence indicates a healthy, well-functioning reef ecosystem within the marine park boundary.
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.