Pronunciation: mah-oo-ree

/ma.uː.ri/

Maūri is the Tahitian name for the blacktip reef shark, the most iconic and frequently observed species in the lagoons of French Polynesia.

Recognizable by the distinct black markings on the tips of its fins, it is considered an essential player in the balance of coral reef ecosystems. It holds a central place in Polynesian marine imagery and local ecotourism.