Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Also called Blacktail Reef Shark
A small to medium-sized requiem shark with distinctive black tips on its fins, particularly prominent on the dorsal and caudal fins. This tropical reef species is commonly found in shallow coral reef environments.
Blacktip Reef Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus melanopterus
- Typical size
- 24-60 inches, 20-40 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Inhabits shallow coral reefs, lagoons, and inshore waters typically in depths less than 200 feet. Anglers target them using cut bait, live fish, or lures around reef structures and drop-offs. They are popular light tackle gamefish due to their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blacktip reef shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlacktip Reef Shark questions people ask
Blacktip Reef Shark is Carcharhinus melanopterus. Anglers also call it Blacktail Reef Shark.
A typical blacktip reef shark runs 24-60 inches, 20-40 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every blacktip reef shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits shallow coral reefs, lagoons, and inshore waters typically in depths less than 200 feet. Anglers target them using cut bait, live fish, or lures around reef structures and drop-offs. They are popular light tackle gamefish due to their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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