Tag: Whitetip Reef Shark

Macro portrait of a young whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus). The eye with the slit-shaped pupil and the rough shark skin are visible in detail.
A group of grey reef sharks swim above a coral reef. The sharks display their typical behaviour of patrolling in groups in the current during the day, keeping watch for prey.
A whitetip reef shark rests in a crevice on the seafloor, displaying the typical behaviour of this species — sheltering in caves or under ledges during the day. Its characteristic pale colouration and distinctive white-tipped fins are clearly visible.
A juvenile whitetip reef shark rests on the sandy seafloor beneath a reef overhang adorned with colourful corals and sponges, displaying the typical daytime resting behaviour of this species in sheltered areas.
A whitetip reef shark glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The slender shark displays its characteristic grey colouration and typical gill slits as it swims majestically through the open water.