Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
A large, stocky shark with distinctive white-tipped fins and a bold, curious nature. Known for its persistent behavior around boats and divers in open ocean environments.
Oceanic Whitetip Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus longimanus
- Typical size
- 6-10 feet, 100-350 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical open oceans worldwide, typically in waters deeper than 600 feet. Anglers encounter them while deep sea fishing for other pelagic species, though they are now protected in many areas and must be released immediately if caught.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a oceanic whitetip 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™ worksOceanic Whitetip Shark questions people ask
Oceanic Whitetip Shark is Carcharhinus longimanus.
A typical oceanic whitetip shark runs 6-10 feet, 100-350 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every oceanic whitetip shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical open oceans worldwide, typically in waters deeper than 600 feet. Anglers encounter them while deep sea fishing for other pelagic species, though they are now protected in many areas and must be released immediately if caught. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore 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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