Australian Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus tilstoni
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCarcharhinus tilstoni
Other namesBlacktip Shark, Blacktip Whaler, Tilston's Whaler Shark, Whitley's Blacktip Shark
SizeUp to 2 m (6.5 ft)
WeightUp to 52 kg (114 lb)
FamilyWhaler Shark / Carcharhinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & offshore waters free swimming throughout the water column
Depth Range0 - 150 m (492 ft)
