Encounter with a Blacktip Reef Shark at the Reef (00021317)

❮ Blacktip Reef Shark at the Reef ❯
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Description: The Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a fascinating inhabitant of the ocean. With a maximum length of 160 cm and its grey-brown coloration, it is a truly impressive animal. All fins of the Blacktip reef shark are adorned with a distinctive black tip, including the edge of its tail fin. This shark species prefers the intertidal zone and is often found in shallow waters. Especially at Shark Reef, you can experience this fascinating shark up close.

Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, , Fiji

Date of Capture: 09.08.2009