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Black Tip Reef Shark - Carcharhinus melanopterus An easy Shark to identify in view of the Black Tips on the fins.<br /> However, not to be confused with Oceanic Black Tip Sharks, which are pelagic and bigger in size. Blacktip reef shark,Carcharhinus melanopterus,Geotagged,Maldives,Male,Shark,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Black Tip Reef Shark - Carcharhinus melanopterus

An easy Shark to identify in view of the Black Tips on the fins.
However, not to be confused with Oceanic Black Tip Sharks, which are pelagic and bigger in size.

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The Blacktip reef shark

The blacktip reef shark is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins. Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this species prefers shallow, inshore waters.

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Similar species: Ground Sharks
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Oct 4, 2016. Captured Feb 3, 2014 18:49 in Unnamed Road, Maldives.
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  • DSC-RX100
  • f/1.8
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 10.4mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.