Marine Life

Whitetip reef shark

Olhufathi miyaru

Triaenodon obesus

Trianodon obesus is one of the most common sharks in the Maldives, and is often seen by divers resting on the bottom. It is most active at night and was previously classified under the family Hemigaleidae. Seven individuals were taken by R.V. ‘Farumas’ in North Male’ Atoll.

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size: Common to 1.6 m; max. 2.1 m
color: Greyish brown above, pale below. White tips to first dorsal and upper caudal lobe.
order: Carcharhiniformes
family: Carcharhinidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/triaenodon-obesus.png
habitat and biology: This species is typically found in clear coastal waters, particularly near coral reefs, at depths of up to 330 m. Its diet consists of a variety of reef fishes, as well as cephalopods and large crustaceans. It is viviparous, with litters of 1 to 5 young (usually 2 or 3).
distinctive characters: This species is found in clear coastal waters, usually in and around coral reefs at depths down to at least 330 meters. It feeds on a wide variety of reef fish, but also consumes cephalopods and large crustaceans. It is viviparous, meaning that it gives birth to live young, with litters typically containing 1 to 5 offspring (commonly 2 or 3).