Blacktip reef shark
The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of shark, in the family Carcharhinidae. They live in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are found in shallow, inshore waters. They are usually 1.6 m (5.2 ft).
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Order: | Carcharhiniformes |
| Family: | Carcharhinidae |
| Genus: | Carcharhinus |
| Species: | C. melanopterus
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| Carcharhinus melanopterus | |
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Carcharias elegans Ehrenberg, 1871 * ambiguous synonym | |
Blacktip Reef Shark Media
A blacktip reef shark in the Solomon Islands
The blacktip reef shark prefers shallow, inshore waters.
Aerial view of a blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) at Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland, Australia.
Adult blacktip reef sharks are often found patrolling reef ledges.
The primary food of the blacktip reef shark is small fish, such as mullet.
Young blacktip reef sharks frequent very shallow, sandy flats.
Submerged swimmers are less likely to be bitten by the blacktip reef shark than waders.
References
- ↑ Simpfendorfer, C.; Yuneni, R.R.; Tanay, D.; Seyha, L.; Haque, A.B.; Fahmi, Bin Ali, A.; , D.; Bineesh, K.K.; Gautama, D.A.; Maung, A.; Sianipar, A.; Utzurrum, J.A.T.; Vo, V.Q. (2020). "Carcharhinus melanopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2020: e.T39375A58303674. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T39375A58303674.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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