Where to see
Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Coiba National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Whitetip Reef Shark during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coiba National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Isla del Coco National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Whitetip Reef Shark?
Coiba National Park (Panama) — about 93% of wildlife watchers report a Whitetip Reef Shark sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Whitetip Reef Shark?
Isla del Coco National Park (about 92%), Galápagos Islands (about 68%), Ningaloo Marine Park (about 62%) are the next best options.