Oceanic Whitetip Shark
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The oceanic whitetip shark is well recognizable by its long fins, which are rounded off in contrast to the pointed tips of many other sharks. Its name comes from the white colored tips of its fins. With a length of about 3 meters, he is one of the larger sharks in the oceans. If you want to dive with oceanic whitetip sharks, then you’ll have to travel to tropical and subtropical regions, as they do not like cooler waters.
Oceanic whitetip sharks are both diurnal and nocturnal, usually found using their large pectoral fins to cruise comfortably through the water. They are, however, capable of surprising bursts of speed when the opportunity to rush in to a feeding frenzy presents itself. These animals are very curious, historically know to follow ships at sea, and will swim within just a few meters of scuba divers. When done with respect and caution, diving with oceanic whitetip sharks is an unforgettable and humbling experience. Click here to find the most reliable locations around the world to encounter these majestic predators.
Popular dive sites

HIJMS Nagato (Wreck)
8 Logged dives • 2 Sightings Nagato. was a super-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). Completed in 1920 and was a length of 201.17 meters. In 1946, the ship was a target for nuclear weapon tests during Operation Crossroads.Marshall Islands

Muri Muri
24 Logged dives • 5 Sightings An outstanding deep blue dive site. Together, with grey reef sharks, you will discover a large coral plateau leading you to a sandbank inhabited by a colony of garden eels. In the deep open water, schools of trevallies, barracudas,and turtles are seen. This is a drift dive.French Polynesia

Tamarindo Beach
46 Logged dives • 9 Sightings The Luis Pena Canal / Channel Marine Reserve hosts several dive sites ranging in depth from 30 ft / 9 m to nearly 80 ft / 24 m. Snorkeling is very popular here. It is a NO TAKE zone, no fishing, lobstering, or taking animals of any kind, any time of year.United States

Elphinstone South
3710 Logged dives • 692 Sightings Elphinstone South is an amazing off-shore reef dive and preferred by many as an afternoon dive due to the fantastic lighting. The dive slopes down from 18m deep to the deepest top of the plateau at 40m.Egypt
