Safety note: A fast coastal predator. Give it space, especially during feeding.
Named for the black tips on its fins, this active shark is often seen leaping and spinning out of the water while feeding. Blacktips gather in large numbers along beaches during seasonal migrations.
Habitat
Warm coastal waters, bays, and beaches; large migrations off the Southeast.
Diet
Schooling fish, small sharks, and rays.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Blacktip Shark
The best time to see a Blacktip Shark is April–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 821 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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