Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Also called blacktip, spinner
A medium-sized requiem shark easily identified by the distinctive black tips on its fins. Known for its acrobatic jumps when hooked and aggressive feeding behavior.
Blacktip Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus limbatus
- Typical size
- 48-72 inches
- IGFA world record
- 270 lbs 9 oz
- State record
- 152 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Nearshore waters, beaches, and inlets. Known for spinning leaps. Common in southeast Florida.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blacktip 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 Shark questions people ask
Blacktip Shark is Carcharhinus limbatus. Anglers also call it blacktip, spinner.
A typical blacktip shark runs 48-72 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 270 lbs 9 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every blacktip shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Nearshore waters, beaches, and inlets. Known for spinning leaps. Common in southeast Florida. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record blacktip shark weighed 270 lbs 9 oz. The standing state record on file is 152 lbs.
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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