Blacktip Reef Shark

About Blacktip Reef Shark

The blacktip reef shark is one of the most commonly encountered shark species in Thai waters. Recognizable by the distinctive black tips on their fins, these elegant predators patrol shallow reef areas and are frequently seen at dive sites throughout the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Shallow tropical coral reefs, lagoons, and reef flats worldwide
• Diet: Small reef fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods
• Best season: November–April in Thailand, year-round on Gulf of Thailand sites

Fun Facts

They can survive in water so shallow their dorsal fin breaks the surface,Blacktips are viviparous — mothers give birth to 2–5 live pups,They are one of the few shark species known to leap fully out of the water,Individual blacktip reef sharks often patrol the same section of reef for years

Diving Tips

Blacktip reef sharks are skittish. Stay low, move slowly, and maintain a respectful distance.