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