Whitetip Reef Shark

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Small groups rest in the sandy gullies at the base of the pinnacle during the day and become active hunters at night, patrolling the outer wall and plateau in coordinated packs. Unlike most sharks, whitetips can pump water over their gills and rest motionless for hours on the seafloor, a sight that impresses divers unused to Gulf shark encounters. The Dibba Rock population has been consistently resident for over a decade, demonstrating strong site fidelity common in well-protected Gulf of Oman habitats.