Whitetip Reef Shark in Bunaken

In Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi the Whitetip reef shark is one of our regular encounters. Despite having a face that looks strangely like that of a disgruntled weasel, the Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) is generally unaggressive toward humans who invade its environment. Although it often rests in caves during daylight hours, this species is…