Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
The blacktip shark is a fast and agile species that is easily recognizable by the black tips on its fins. It often swims in shallow coastal waters, where it hunts schools of fish. It is known for leaping above the surface while hunting, sometimes jumping completely out of the water. It has a slender body adapted for rapid maneuvers and an active lifestyle. This species is often found in groups and is common in warm seas around the world.
VulnerableMax. délka: 2.8 m
Hmotnost: 120 kg
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical coastal waters, lagoons, and river mouths
Potrava: kostnaté ryby, trnuchy, olihně, chobotnice, korýši, mořští hadi
Zajímavosti
🖤 It has characteristic black fin tips🦘 It often leaps out of the water while hunting
🌊 It is often found in shallow coastal waters
🐟 It mainly hunts schools of fish
👥 It can form groups of individuals
⚡ It is very fast and agile
🧭 It migrates along the coast in search of food
👶 It gives birth to live young
🎣 It is often targeted as well as caught as bycatch in fishing
