Blacktail Reef Shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Also known as: Blacktip Reef Shark, Blackvee Whaler, Bronze Whaler, Fowler's Whaler Shark, Graceful Shark, Graceful Whaler Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Grey Shark, Grey Whaler Shark, Longnose Blacktail Shark, School Shark, Shortnose Blacktail Shark, Whaler Shark

ALSO KNOWN AS

Blacktip Reef Shark
Blackvee Whaler
Bronze Whaler
Fowler's Whaler Shark
Graceful Shark
Graceful Whaler Shark
Grey Reef Shark
Grey Shark
Grey Whaler Shark
Longnose Blacktail Shark
School Shark
Shortnose Blacktail Shark
Whaler Shark

ENEndangeredIUCN Red List, 2020

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LIFE STAGE

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Blacktail Reef Shark juvenile, photographed at North Horn - Great Barrier Reef, Australia — @fishx6 · North Horn - Great Barrier Reef, Australia · July 20091 / 3

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Overview

Juveniles fend for themselves from birth. Young of the year have been found gathering at particular sites, including a shallow seamount near Guam and a ledge and arch off Hawaii, where they seem to shelter from strong currents.