Impressive shot of a Whitetip Reef Shark from underneath (00021178)
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Description: The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a small shark that usually does not exceed 1.6 m in length. This species is easily recognizable by its slender body, short but broad head and its white-tipped fins. It is one of the most common sharks found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Typically, the whitetip reef shark is found in clear water on or near the bottom at depths of 8-40 m.
Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, , Fiji
Date of Capture: 09.08.2009