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Triaenodon obesus

(Rüppell, 1837)

Whitetip Reef Shark

Also known as: Blunthead Shark, White-Tip Shark, White-Tipped Reef Shark

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Taxonomy

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Carcharhiniformes

Family

Carcharhinidae

Where to find it

common

AustraliaCosta RicaMalaysiaMaldivesMexico (Pacific)Panama (Pacific)

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