Blacktip Reef Shark
Scientific Name: Carcharhinus Melanopterus
Species: Sharks (Carcharhinidae)
Other names: Requiem Sharks, Blacktip Shark, Black-tipped Reef Shark, Reef Blacktip Shark, Black-fin Reef Shark, Black-finned Shark, Black Tips Nilow.
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Blacktip Reef SharkUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef SharkUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef SharkUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef SharkUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef SharkUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Requiem Sharks, Blacktip Shark, Black-tipped Reef Shark, Reef Blacktip Shark, Black-fin Reef Shark, Black-finned Shark and Black Tips Nilow.
Found singly or in groups in coastal lagoons, harbours and outer slopes in shallow waters.
The juveniles corral tiny fish to eat.
They feed on fish, crustaceans and octopus.
Length - 1.8cm
Depth - 0-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Not considered dangerous.
However Requiem Sharks have some of the most potentially dangerous sharks in their family and are responsible for over half of shark attacks. They can also be difficult to identify!
Spotted
The Blacktip Reef Shark is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Blacktip Reef Shark. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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