Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus longimanus
Other names
Oceanic Whitetipped Whaler, Whitetip Whaler
Size
Up to 4 m (13 ft)
Weight
Up to 167 kg (368 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper oceanic waters beyond the continental shelf throughout the water column
Depth Range
0 - 230 m (754 ft)
