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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