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 Shark

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef Shark

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Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef Shark

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Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @greatwhite in February 2012
Photographed at: Lady Musgrave Island - Australia
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @greatwhite in April 2012
Photographed at: Sydney Aquarium - Australia
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2013
Photographed at: Oyster Stacks, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, WA - Australia
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2013
Photographed at: Oyster Stacks, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, WA - Australia
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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!

Related creatures

Heads up! 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!