Coral Bay Eco Tour Pt 2 - Sharks

Blacktip reef sharks-
Blacktip reef sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans have extremely small home ranges and exhibit strong site fidelity, remaining within the same local area for up to several years at a time.

Easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin). Its exposed first dorsal fin is a common sight in the region. Timid and skittish, the blacktip reef shark is difficult to approach and seldom poses a danger to humans unless roused by food. However, people wading through shallow water are at risk of having their legs mistakenly bitten. This shark is used for its meat, fins, and liver oil, but is not considered to be a commercially significant species.Read more