Blacktip Reef Shark

About the Blacktip Reef Shark

One of the most commonly encountered sharks by beachgoers. They are responsible for many minor bites but rarely cause serious injury. They can spin and leap out of the water while feeding. They are often seen in water shallow enough to expose their dorsal fin. They are social, forming groups by size and sex. They give birth to 2-5 pups after 16 months gestation. They are caught extensively for their fins, meat, and liver oil. They are near threatened. They are among the most photogenic sharks. They are sometimes confused with the blacktip shark which is a different species.