Carcharhinus limbatus

Sharks

  • Blacktip shark;Spinner shark
  • Schwarzspitzenhai;Blauhai
  • Zwartpunthaai;Vlekvinhaai
  • Requin bordé;Requin à pointes noires
  • Tiburón macuira;Tiburón de puntas negras
  • Squalo pinna nera del reef

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 265 cm
  • Maximum age known : 18 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asVulnerable