Whitetip Reef Shark

Photo: National Coral Reef Monitoring Program - Pacific Region · CC BY-NC

Whitetip reef sharks rest in packs of 3 to 8 inside the wall's deeper overhangs during the day, becoming active hunters along the base of the drop-off after dark; this nocturnal hunting behaviour makes Safata wall one of the most accessible shark night-dive experiences in the Pacific without a long boat ride. Their fidelity to resting sites means the same individuals can be reliably found on consecutive dives over many seasons.