Blacktip Shark [Carcharhinus limbatus]
Description
Blacktip sharks are sleek, fast-moving sharks you may spot cruising just offshore or around reefs. Divers often notice their distinctive black-tipped fins as they circle calmly, sometimes pausing to investigate bubbles or the edge of a current.
Where To See Blacktip Shark
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
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