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The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae. It is common to coastal tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including brackish habitats. Genetic analyses have revealed substantial variation within this species, with populations from the … See more
The blacktip shark was first described by French zoologist Achille Valenciennes as Carcharias (Prionodon) limbatus in Johannes Müller and Friedrich Henle's 1839 Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. The See more
The blacktip shark has a robust, streamlined body with a long, pointed snout and relatively small eyes. The five pairs of See more
The blacktip shark is an extremely fast, energetic predator that is usually found in groups of varying size. Segregation by sex and age does not … See more
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The closest relatives of the blacktip shark were originally thought to be the graceful shark (C. amblyrhynchoides) and the spinner shark (C. brevipinna), due to similarities in morphology and behavior. However, this interpretation has not been borne out by … See more
The blacktip shark has a worldwide distribution in tropical and subtropical waters. In the Atlantic, it is found from Massachusetts to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and … See more
Blacktip sharks showing curiosity towards divers has been reported, but they remain at a safe distance. Under most circumstances, these … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBNov 16, 2021 · Carcharhinus limbatus. Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) underwater. Photo © Doug Perrine. This medium sized, stocky …
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WEBBody is a dusky-brown on top with a streak of light grey (same color as the underside) extending on the sides from about the midway down the body towards the anal fin. Tips of the dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, and bottom lobe …
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WEBNov 1, 1996 · The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a coastal shark species with a circumglobal distribution in tropical and warm temperate latitudes that is harvested for meat, fins, and liver oil ...
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WEBThe blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a targeted and bycatch species in artisanal, industrial, and recreational fisheries. Where permitted, it is retained for the high value of its meat and fins.