Carcharhinus melanopterus

Sharks

  • Blacktip reef shark
  • Schwarzspitzen-Riffhai
  • Zwartpunt rifhaai
  • Requin pointes noires
  • Tiburón de puntas negras
  • Squalo pinna nera del reef

Distribution

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

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 75 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 200 cm
  • Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - - Mollusks

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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!