The whitetip reef shark is a slender, medium-sized shark found in coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It typically reaches lengths of 60-70 inches and weighs around 40-50 pounds. Recognizable by its white-tipped fins, it preys on fish, crustaceans, and octopuses. Nocturnal and social, it often rests in groups during the day in reef caves. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Whitetip reef shark
length · weight
Whitetip reef shark
length · weight
Whitetip reef shark
length · weight


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