Carcharhinus longimanus

Sharks

  • Oceanic whitetip shark
  • Weißspitzen - Hochseehai
  • Requin océanique
  • Tiburón oceánico o Jaquetón de ley
  • Squalo longimano

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 200 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 400 cm
  • Maximum age known : 22 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -

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
  • The species is classified asVulnerable