Blacktip reef shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, which can be easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin).
Whitetip reef shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark that does not usually exceed 1.6 m (5.2 ft) in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slender body and short but broad head, as well as tubular skin flaps beside the nostrils , oval ...
Blacktip reef shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe blacktip reef shark has extremely small home ranges and exhibits strong site fidelity, remaining within the same local area for up to several years at a time. It is an active predator of small bony fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans, and has also been known to feed on sea snakes and seabirds.
Carcharhinus melanopterus – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
WEB2 days ago · Carcharhinus melanopterus. A small-medium sized shark with recognizable black fin tips with white highlights. Blacktip reef sharks are abundant on coral reefs, making them a popular species in reef and dive tourism. They are also frequently displayed in aquaria. Order – Carcharhiniformes.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Blacktip Reef Shark - Ocean Conservancy
WEBYou can find blacktip reef sharks swimming shallow waters, sometimes with their dorsal fins above the surface showing off their black tips. You can see how they got their name! Like other sharks, blacktip reef sharks sport a sheath of tooth-like scales called denticles covering their skin.
Whitetip Reef Shark - Oceana
WEBThe whitetip reef shark is a slim, medium-sized shark characterized by its white-tipped dorsal and tail fins that give this species its name. Whitetip reef sharks are known for using their slender bodies to maneuver through caves and crevices throughout their coral reef habitats in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Blacktip Reef Shark - National Aquarium
WEBBlacktip reef sharks swim in shallow waters just a few meters deep near reefs and drop-off zones. They have also occasionally been sighted in brackish water. These sharks are often found in small groups or aggregations.
Whitetip reef shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark that does not usually exceed 1.6 m (5.2 ft) in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slender body and short but broad head, as well as tubular skin flaps beside the nostrils, oval ...
Blacktip reef shark - Carcharhinus melanopterus
WEBThis is the most commonly encountered shark in the tropical Indo-Pacific. DISTRIBUTION Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. BIOLOGY. Prey – Small fish and invertebrates: mullets, groupers, jacks, mojarras, slipjaws, wrasses, surgeonfish, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, shrimp. Reproduction – Viviparous, with a yolk sac placenta.
Blacktip reef shark - Save Our Seas Foundation
WEBBlacktip reef sharks are small reef predators, usually found on reefs and in lagoons. They often use lagoons and near-shore habitats as nurseries. In coastal areas, they move in with the tides, using shallow areas to forage and find refuge.