Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
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330 m
Description
Triaenodon obesus is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark usually not exceeding 1.6 m in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slender body and short but broad head, as well as tubular skin flaps beside the nostrils, oval eyes with...
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Colors
white
grey
silver
Habitat and Environment
Coral reef
Social Behaviour
Group
Solitary
Conservation status
(VU) Vulnerable
Danger to human
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