Snorkeling In Maldives with Blacktip Reef Sharks
If you are interested, you have the option to engage in snorkeling activities with blacktip reef sharks in the Maldives. Within the lagoons of nearly every island, you will find these small black tip reef sharks gracefully gliding in the shallow waters. It is quite common to witness them swimming near the coastline, their dorsal fins elegantly protruding from the surface of the water.
The blacktip reef shark ventured too near.
During our recent 2 tank dive expedition, Lindy, a diver from the United States, shared with me her experience of snorkeling near the reef from her water villa. However, she expressed concerns about going alone again after encountering a large blacktip reef shark that came too close for comfort. Recognizing the strength in numbers, I decided to accompany her the next day for a snorkeling session with these fascinating creatures. Just moments before we encountered the shark, Lindy raised her head out of the water and pointed to the area where she had previously spotted it. To our surprise, the shark appeared within a minute. Lindy's observation was spot on - the shark was indeed quite sizable and displayed a curious nature. This leads us to the question of whether these sharks are territorial. Studies have revealed that they do establish a home range of approximately 0.55 square kilometers and can reach a maximum size of 1.6 meters.
