The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae. It is common to coastal tropical and subtropical waters around the world, …

Blacktip sharks are medium-sized sharks with a distinct, pointed nose. Their name comes from the characteristic black or dark gray coloring on the tips of their dorsal, caudal, and pectoral …

Aug 18, 2025 · Blacktip sharks eat bony fishes, smaller sharks, squids, stingrays, shrimp, and crabs. They often follow fishing boats and are sometimes seen consuming discarded fish. …

1 day ago · The blacktip shark, scientifically known as Carcharhinus limbatus, is a highly mobile and common species belonging to the family Carcharhinidae, often called the requiem sharks. …

These sharks are known for leaping and spinning out of the water while hunting, leading to it often being mistaken for the spinner shark, as both species have torpedo-shaped bodies, black …

Blacktip sharks are found in tropical and subtropical coastal, shelf, and island waters in the Atlantic, where they migrate seasonally between Brazil and Nova Scotia; the Gulf of Mexico …

Feb 3, 2025 · The blacktip shark gets its name from its distinctive black markings on the tips of its fins. It is also known as blackfin (Guam, Micronesia, Trinidad and Tobago), black-tipped …

HABITAT: Found from the surf to offshore waters 150 m deep in tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Frequents a variety of habitats including estuaries, bays, and reef drop- …

Large sharks are usually indifferent to divers once they descend and rarely approach closer than 50 ft [15m]. Nevertheless, this shark can be belligerent with divers when contesting speared …

Oct 26, 2025 · The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) belongs to the requiem shark family Carcharhinidae. You can find blacktip sharks in subtropical and tropical waters throughout the …