What is another word for Genus Triaenodon?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs tɹˈa͡ɪiːnˌɒdən] (IPA) 
Genus Triaenodon is a family of sharks commonly called the whitetip reef sharks due to the white tips on the dorsal and caudal fins. There are several synonyms for the Genus Triaenodon including Triaenodon obesus, T. longimanus, and T. maculatus. These synonyms were used in the past to describe different species within the whitetip reef shark family, but through further studies, they have been consolidated into one species, Triaenodon obesus. These sharks are found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific ocean and are known for their unique hunting style, where they use their long pectoral fins to flush out prey from crevices on the reef.
