- Home »
- Plan Your Visit »
- Meet our animals »
- Whitetip reef shark
Red List Status:
Vulnerable
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org
Did you know?
Diet
This shark is a specialist in capturing bottom-dwelling prey in caves and crevices, feeding mainly on octopus, lobsters and crabs.
Fun fact
Along with a down-slanted mouth, the prominent brow ridges give this shark a permanent “disgusted” expression to its face.
Habitat
They live in the Pacific and Indian Ocean. During the day they rest on the sandy reef bottom or in caves, usually in groups.
It's relatively harmless to humans due to its easy going disposition and small teeth. It avoids close contact with humans, swimming off when approached by swimmers and divers. However because of their slow reproduction rate, late age maturity and limited habitat, any human interference has a big effect. So even though there are low levels of Whitetip reef shark fishing, it is enough to hit population levels.
Animal zone
Endless Ocean
2.5 million litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt make this display home to some of the most incredible animals in the sea.
The Deep is open daily from 10am – 6pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 6pm weekends & school holidays (last entry 5pm)
Car parking is available at a cost of £3 for six hours. It can become full during school holidays – alternative car parks can be found here.
For Frequently Asked Questions - Please click here
SAT NAV (HU9 1TU) this will take you to Tower Street, Hull, the nearest main road to The Deep.
| Type of ticket | Online |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17.75 |
| Child (3 - 15) | £14.00 |
| Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE |
| Student*/Senior | £16.75 |
* Students must provide a valid NUS card or proof of age is required for school/sixth form students
Please click here to see The Deep's terms and conditions of entry
Public transport information
The Deep takes the safety and security of its staff and visitors seriously and continues to work with Counter Terrorism Police Officers to review security regimes on a regular basis.
The Deep reserves the right to carry out random bag searches at reception. To minimise delays, please avoid bringing large bags and rucksacks into the attraction.
More information can be found on how to play your part here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stay-safe-film https://www.mi5.gov.uk/what-you-can-do
