A Blacktip Reef Shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus beaching itself in an attempt to prey upon small fishes, Casuarina Beach, Lizard Island, January 2012.
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Last Updated: 8 May 2012
Blacktip Reef Shark at Casuarina Beach View full size Jack O'Connor © Australian Museum
A Blacktip Reef Shark at Mana Island View full size David & Leanne Atkinson © David & Leanne Atkinson