Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Carcharhinidae Carcharhiniformes

Blacktip Reef Shark

Taxonomy & Basic Info

Class: Elasmobranchii

Order: Carcharhiniformes

Family: Carcharhinidae

Species: Carcharhinus melanopterus

Key Features

Distinguishing Characteristic

Conspicuous black markings on the tips of all fins.

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Source Publication

Shoals of Sapphire

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute | ISSN: 0972-2351