Species Sharks & RaysBlacktip Shark

Blacktip Shark

Carcharhinus limbatus

CommonShark & Ray
Illustration of Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
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

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