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Whitetip reef shark

Triaenodon obesus

Whitetip reef shark seen at Hugo's Trench, Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli Nature Reserve), Byron Bay.

Depth 13m
Triaenodon obesus

About this species

A species easily identifiable by the white tips on the dorsal fins and tail. They have counter shading, meaning a darker grey top with a lighter white underside. The head is small, flat and rounded with large grey-white eyes. Read more…

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