Triaenodon obesus

Whitetip Reef Shark

1.2-1.8 meter
25+ år
Nær truet
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Whitetip Reef Shark

The whitetip reef shark is one of the most commonly encountered sharks on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Unlike most sharks that must swim to breathe, whitetips can pump water over their gills while resting, allowing them to lie motionless in caves and under ledges for hours. They are most active at night when they become voracious pack hunters.

Størrelse

1.2-1.8 meter (opptil 2.1m)

Vekt

15-25 kg

Levetid

25+ år

Status

Nær truet

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

GalápagosKokosøya, Costa RicaKomodo, IndonesiaMaldiveneGreat Barrier Reef, AustraliaRaja Ampat, IndonesiaFijiRødehavet, EgyptFilippineneThailand

Dykketips

During the day, check under ledges and inside caves—whitetips often rest in groups. Night dives reveal their true hunting behaviour as packs chase fish through the reef. They are generally docile around divers but can become excited during night hunts.

Beste sesong

Year-round at most Indo-Pacific locations

Habitat

Coral reefs, caves, and crevices throughout the Indo-Pacific and eastern Pacific

Kosthold

Reef fish (especially sleeping fish at night), octopus, crustaceans, and eels
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1

They are one of the few shark species that can rest motionless on the seabed

2

Whitetips hunt cooperatively at night, flushing prey from coral crevices as a team

3

They can squeeze into tight reef spaces that other sharks cannot access

4

Their slender body allows them to squeeze into tight reef crevices

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