Whitetip Reef Shark

This entry describes sharks typically found near coral reefs in warm ocean waters. Seldom more than five feet long, blacktip reef sharks typically avoid swimmers, although they may attack waders or fishermen (either to gain their catch or because of bait in the water). These sharks weigh 2d10+10 pounds. Carribean reef sharks are 2d3+2 feet long, and weigh 2d30+90 pounds. They avoid humanoids as a rule, but larger sharks can be aggressive, and even the smallest may attack in the presence of food. The average grey reef shark is 2d3+1 feet long, although some specimens may reach 8 ½ feet. It is a swift and aggressive predator. Hunting primarily at night, these sharks may congregate in groups of 2d8+3 individuals during the day, usually where drop offs occur near the reefs. They weight 2d24+26 pounds. At 1d5+1 feet in length, and weighing 4d10 pounds, the whitetip reef shark is a nocturnal predator which often spends the daylight hours hiding in sea caves along the reef. They are far from timid, but are not usually aggressive towards humanoids. They are sought by some fisherfolk in places where they are found, but 1 in 30 may carry ciguatera poisoning if eaten (see sidebar).