Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Blacktip sharks inhabit warm coastal waters, including coral reefs, bays, estuaries, and river mouths. They are active, swift predators that feed mainly on small bony fish, squid, and crustaceans, often hunting near the surface. Their distinctive black-tipped fins are especially visible when they leap clear of the water during feeding pursuits. Young sharks commonly use sheltered shallow-water nurseries before ranging farther offshore.
- Type
- Water / Fang
- Conservation status
- VU