Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Other names
Blacktip Shark, Guliman
Size
Up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Weight
Up to 12.6 kg (27.7 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal & brackish waters amongst coral reefs
Depth Range
0 - 75 m (246 ft)
