Whitetip reef shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Coral Garden Vavau, Vava'u, Tonga
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
The most commonly encountered reef shark in the Pacific, whitetip reef sharks are highly site-faithful and will rest on sandy substrate for hours during the day before becoming active hunters at night. They navigate reef passages in coordinated groups and play an important role in controlling fish populations on coral reefs.
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.