Triaenodon obesus

Sharks

White tip reef shark
Weißspitzen Riffhai
Witpunt rifhaai
Requin corail
Cason coralero trompacorta
Squalo a pinna blanca di scogliera

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 220 cm
Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -

Relationship with humans

The animal may inflict serious bites
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food