Whitetip reef shark Profile

The Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a species of shark recognizable by its slender body, blunt snout, and distinctive white tips on its dorsal and upper tail fins. It has a gray to brownish-gray coloration on the top with a white underbelly. Commonly found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, it inhabits coral reefs where it can often be seen lying on the bottom. Despite its striking appearance, it is not commonly kept in the aquarium hobby due to its size and specific habitat needs.