Blacktip Shark

Other names: -

The blacktip shark, Carcharhinus limbatus, is a common coastal and pelagic shark found worldwide in tropical and subtropical waters. Known for its distinctive black-tipped fins, it inhabits coastal bays, river mouths, and shallow reefs. This species is highly valued by commercial and sport fisheries due to its size and strong fight.

Length
~150 (max 280)
Weight
~27 (max 123)
Water
Salt, brackish
Water Temp
15-24° F
Depth
2-64 ft

Other names
-
Length
~150 (max 280)
Weight
~27 (max 123)
Water
Salt, brackish
Water Temp
15-24° F
Depth
2-64 ft

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Regulation for Blacktip Shark

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Season
Always open
Bag limit
-
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
-
Min size
No
Measurement
-
Prohibited methods
-

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Inhabits shallow coastal waters, river mouths, and estuaries
- Often found in muddy bays, mangrove swamps, and coral reef drop-offs
- Prefers depths from surface to moderate levels
- Feeds on pelagic and benthic fishes, small sharks, rays, cephalopods, and crustaceans
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Viviparous with a yolk-sac placenta, producing 1 to 10 young per litter
- Gestation lasts 10 to 12 months
- Nursery and pupping grounds are located inshore
- Females spawn every two years, with size at birth between 38-72 cm