Triaenodon obesus whitetip reef shark on gravel under an overhang

Whitetip reef shark

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Triaenodon obesus

Profile

  • Original description:(Rüppell, 1837)
  • Max. size:2.1m
  • Depth:0 - 330m
  • Max. Age:25 years
  • Max. weight:18.3kg
  • Environment:Saltwater
  • IUCN Status:Vulnerable

Taxonomy

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