Best places to see Whitetip Reef Sharks
The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark usually not exceeding 1.6 m (5.2 ft) in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slender body and short but broad head, as well as tubular skin flaps beside the nostrils, oval eyes with vertical pupils, and white-tipped dorsal and caudal fins. One of the most common sharks found on Indo-Pacific... Read more on Wikipedia.
- In season · Mar–May, Jul, Nov
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in March to May, July and November, alongside Blacktip reef shark, Coral rabbitfish and Blackback anemonefish.
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- In season · Jan–May, Aug–Nov
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in January to May and August to November, alongside Moorish Idol, Pacific Trumpetfish and Threadfin Butterflyfish.
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- In season · Jan, Jul, Sep–Nov
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in January, July and September to November, alongside Blacktip reef shark, Coral rabbitfish and Bigeye trevally.
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- In season · Jan–Feb, Jun, Aug
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in January to February, June and August, alongside Common blacktip shark, Scalloped Hammerhead and Galápagos Shark.
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- Out of season · From December
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in December to April and September, alongside Tawny Nurse Shark, Sabre Squirrelfish and Blueface angelfish.
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- Out of season · From December
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here from December to February, alongside Bigeye trevally and False Killer Whale.
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- Out of season · Best Jan–Mar, Aug
Whitetip Reef Sharks are seen here in January to March and August, alongside Bigeye trevally, Blackfin barracuda and Snowflake Moray.
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