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The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, which can be easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin).
Blacktip reef sharks live and hunt in and around the edges of reefs because there is an abundant supply of food. They’re not as menacing as they might seem. While they might be curious about divers swimming in their territory, they are quite timid and easily frightened.
Blacktip reef shark basics. Blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus, are found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and eastern Mediterranean Sea.They’re on the smaller side, typically growing to be 3–4 feet long (with a maximum length of 6.5 feet) and they live for 13 or more years.
The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, which can be easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin).
Meet the Blacktip Reef Shark. Blacktip reef sharks can be found in many tropical Pacific reefs. Born in groups of about four pups, blacktips typically grow up to 5 feet long. Blacktip shark pups spend most of their time in shallow nurseries to avoid being eaten by larger sharks.
Learn about blacktip reef sharks, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.
The blacktip reef shark is commonly found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. Their range includes waters surrounding Thailand, China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and northern Australia (Compagno 1984).
The blacktip shark is found in warm coastal waters around the world—where it often encounters people. Habitat and Range The animal frequents bays, estuaries, coral reefs, and the shallow...
The blacktip reef shark is often quite inquisitive when divers enter the water, but it can usually be driven off. It frequently becomes aggressive around speared fish, and this may be exacerbated by the presence of competing sharks.
The blacktip reef shark patrols its territory in coral lagoons and around the edges of reefs. It often swims in water shallow enough that its triangular, black-tipped top fin protrudes above the surface, presenting a classic shark image.