Black Tip Collection

Black Tip reef shark - A male swimming above a female Black Tip reef shark
VT-8636 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef shark - A male swimming above a female Black-tip / Blacktip Reef shark, Not considered dangerous to man these smallish sharks inhabit onshore reefs

Black-tip / blacktip Reef Shark
LA-2259 Black-tip / blacktip Reef Shark Distribution: Indo-Pacific and Caribbean Carcharhinus melanopterus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blacktip Reef Shark hunting in a shoal of fish. Sea life ecosystem. Marine wildlife in tropical ocean lagoon, clear waters school of fish. Turquoise

Blacktip Reef Shark hunting in a shoal of fish. Sea life ecosystem. Marine wildlife in tropical ocean lagoon, clear waters school of fish. Turquoise

A blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) patrols the shallows of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Black Tip reef sharks - These harmless sharks are following divers Valerie Taylor
VT-8682 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef SHARKS - These harmless sharks are following divers Valerie Taylor and Guillaume Vilcot hoping for a free feed

Black Tip reef shark - considered harmless to man these sharks are found in shallow water around coral reefs
VT-8638 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef shark - male - considered harmless to man these sharks are found in shallow water around coral reefs

Blacktip shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, hovers over pristine coral reef Rongelap, Marshall Islands
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Black Tip reef sharks - In water so shallow they stir up the sand, these baby sharks are safe from larger preditors
VT-8661 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef SHARKS - In water so shallow they stir up the sand, these baby sharks are safe from larger predators which can include their parents

Black Tip Reef Shark
PM-7954 Black-Tip / Blacktip Reef Shark Carcharhinus melanopterus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blacktip Shark - at surface Polynesia
KA-204 Black-Tip Shark - With fin above water Polynesia Carcharhinus limbatus Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blacktip Sharks - Split-level view, above and underwater. Island Rangiroa, Polynesia
KA-522 Blacktip Sharks - Split-level view, above and underwater Island Rangiroa, Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Tip reef sharks - In a small frenzy after a piece of fish has been thrown in the water
VT-8663 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef SHARKS - In a small frenzy after a piece of fish has been thrown in the water. These sharks are about a meter to a meter

Bull Shark and Blacktip Reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) - Bull shark with Remoras
VT-8301 Bull Shark and Black-tip / Blacktip Reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) - Bull shark with Remoras, Blacktip following Shark reef

Black Tip Reef Sharks Males swimming along reef edge Moorea, French Polynesia
VT-8283 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Sharks - males swimming along reef edge. Moorea, French Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Distribution: Tropical

Black Tip Reef Shark Swimming through fish Moorea, French Polynesia
VT-8282 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark - Swimming through fish Moorea, French Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Distribution: Tropical

Black Tip Reef Shark Female with recent mating scars Moorea, French Polynesia
VT-8279 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark - Female with recent mating scars. Moorea, French Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Distribution: Tropical

Black Tip Reef Sharks Underwater, swimming overhead Moorea, French Polynesia
VT-8277 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Sharks - swimming overhead Moorea, French Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Distribution: Tropical

Black Tip reef sharks - Female Black tips waiting in a shallow lagoon where they will give birth before returning to
VT-8239 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef sharks - Female Black -tips waiting in a shallow lagoon where they will give birth before returning to the open reef. Tumotos, French Polynesia

Black Tip reef sharks - Baby Black Tip reef sharks stay in the safety of very shallow water until big enough to evade
VT-8238 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef sharks - young sharks stay in the safety of very shallow water until big enough to evade predators

Black Tip reef sharks - Female Black Tip, Most of the sharks picured are female
VT-8236 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef sharks - Female Black Tip, Most of the sharks picured are female. Tumotos, French Polynesia, Indo Pacific

Female Black Tip Reef Shark - swimming just below the surface where her white underside blends in with the surface
VT-8229 Female Black-tip / Blacktip Reef Shark - swimming just below the surface where her white underside blends in with the surface

Black Tipped Reef Shark- Indo Pacific
PM-10160 Black-Tip / blacktip Reef Shark Indo Pacific Carcharhinus melanopterus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Graceful and Mysterious: The Black Tip Reef Shark" In the crystal-clear waters of French Polynesia, a male Black Tip reef shark gracefully swims above a female counterpart, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly through the vibrant coral reefs. These smallish sharks are not considered dangerous to humans, peacefully inhabiting onshore reefs and often seen hunting in shallow water. Venturing further into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, another Black Tip reef shark patrols the shallows with an air of confidence. With its distinctive black-tipped fins contrasting against its grey body, this species is known for its harmless nature towards humans. Curiosity draws these magnificent creatures closer to divers Valerie Taylor and Guillaume Vilcot in Moorea, French Polynesia. Hoping for a free feed, these harmless sharks follow closely behind as they explore the underwater wonders together. The Indo-Pacific region reveals yet another fascinating encounter with Black Tip reef sharks. Found in shallow waters surrounding coral reefs off Moorea Island in French Polynesia, these gentle giants pose no threat to mankind but instead offer an awe-inspiring sight for lucky observers. Diving deeper into oceanic realms brings us face-to-face with an Oceanic Black-tip shark accompanied by a Remora fish during a baited shark dive. This powerful predator showcases its elegance while reminding us of nature's intricate interconnectedness. Rongelap Island in Marshall Islands presents us with a breathtaking scene as a majestic Blacktip shark hovers over pristine coral reefs. Its presence adds to the beauty and diversity that thrives beneath the surface of our oceans. Even baby sharks find solace within shallow waters like The Blue Lagoon in French Polynesia's Indopacific region where they stir up sand without fear from larger predators - even their own parents. Here they can grow safely until ready to venture out into open seas.