Whitetip reef shark
Triaenodon obesus
Sighting evidence at Pange Sandbank, Zanzibar Island
Photo: Craig Fujii · CC BY-NC-ND
Whitetip reef sharks rest in aggregations of 3 to 12 individuals in the deeper channels at Pange throughout the day, identifiable by the distinctive white tips of their dorsal and caudal fins. At night they become highly active cooperative hunters, channelling reef fish into dead-end crevices in coordinated group pursuits — a hunting strategy unique among sharks. Pange's calm, clear conditions allow close observation of resting groups, making it one of the best accessible shark-watching sites in East Africa.
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.