Blacktip Reef Shark

First dorsal and caudal fin are black-tipped. As their name suggests, these smaller sharks live around reefs and coral lagoons. They are curious and will approach divers, but are also easily frightened. During feeding, they will sometimes leap out of the water in an attempt to catch prey.

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Common Name

Blacktip Reef Shark

Scientific Name

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Size

To 6 ft. (1.8 m)