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Common Names: White Tip Reef Shark
Scientific Name: Triaenodon obesus
Size: Av. 1.6m
Found in: Red sea, Indian ocean, central pacific and tropical eastern pacific oceans.
Population Status: Lower Risk of becoming vulnerable (IUCN 2007)
Tooth Shape:
Reproduction:
Viviparous - give birth to live young
Gestation is around 5 months. Females give birth to 1-5 pups which measure around 50-60cm. These sharks have an unusually short gestation period.
Interesting Facts:
White Tip reef Sharks are excellent at hunting prey which may be hiding in rocky crevices. They are more active at night and are mostly found resting during the day.
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