Marine Life
Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
About
The whitetip reef shark is one of the most common sharks on Baa Atoll reefs. Easily identified by the white tips on their dorsal and tail fins, they spend much of the day resting in caves and under coral overhangs. At night they become active hunters, making them a highlight of night dives.
Best Season
January — December
Peak Months
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
