Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Melanopterus)

Also known as Black-fin Reef Shark, Black-finned Shark, Blacktip Shark, Black-tipped Reef Shark, Black Tips Nilow, Ground Shark

Description

Also known as Black-fin Reef Shark, Black-finned Shark, Blacktip Shark, Black-tipped Reef Shark, Black Tips Nilow.

Found singly or in shivers often over intertidal zones, near mangroves, reef drop-offs and off-shore moving in and out with the tides.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, molluscs and octopus.
Juveniles at the seashore corralling tiny fish to eat.
Length - 120cm
Depth - 0-75m
Widespread Eastern Mediterranean, 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! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/877

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!

Blacktip Reef Shark (Juvenile)

Blacktip Reef Shark (Juvenile)

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