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| (Carcharhinus limbatus) |
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| Other names: |
None |
| To humans: |
Considered dangerous |
| Distinctive markings: |
Black colored tips on all fins; long tapered nose; small eyes; grayish brown body; white under belly; white bands on sides; white bands on tail. |
| Size: |
Average length, 5 feet (150cm); 40lbs. (18 kg). |
| What they eat: |
Fish (sardines, herring); squid; stingrays; anchovies; crustaceans. |
| Where they live: |
Tropical water; temperate water; sandy coastlines (travel long distances); off shore (not deep); river mouths; estuaries; angroves; bays; coral reefs; drop offs. |
| Teeth: |
Saw-like; long and thin. |
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Human attack ranking: #9
According to the International Shark Attack Files the blacktip shark has been attributed with a total of 28 recorded attacks since 1580 with no deaths. |
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