Shark Fact Sheet: Blacktip Reef Shark
The Blacktip Reef Shark(Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a cartilaginous fish classified in the order Carcharhiniformes, and the family Carcharhinidae.
| Genus | Carcharhinus |
| Species | C. melanopterus |
| Binomial Name | Carcharhinus melanopterus |
| Length | 1.6-2.9 m(5’3”-9’6.2”) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Vulnerable |
Physical Characteristics
A Blacktip Reef Shark has black tips on all of its fins. Its body is a grayish-brown above and white below. This species has a rounded snout and oval shaped eyes.
Range and Habitat
The Blacktip Reef Shark inhabits tropical waters of the Indian Ocean through to the central Pacific. This species can also be seen in the Mediterranean.
Reproduction
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