black tip reef shark
| Common name black tip reef shark |
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| Scientific name Carcharhinus melanopterus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Local name pating | ||||||||||||||||||||
Taxonomic information
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| Physical Description Distinguished from other "black tipped" sharks by white margin around black areas, especially noticeable on first dorsal fin. Grows to 180 cm. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Biology and Life History | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Habitat and Ecology Inhabits reef flats and coral reef lagoons | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution Found throughout the Indo to West Pacific region. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Where it is found in El Nido | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks Usually not dangerous unless cornered | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Status active | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Latest sightings
Total no. of sightings: 80