Blacktip shark

The blacktip shark is a sleek, medium-sized predator found in warm coastal waters worldwide, even venturing into slightly salty river mouths. Recognizable by the dark edges on its fins, this shark typically grows to about 1.5 meters long. Different populations in the Atlantic have unique genetic signatures, setting them apart from their cousins elsewhere.

• Dark markings decorate the tips of its pectoral, dorsal, and tail fins.
• Its body is streamlined with a pointed nose and five long gill openings.
• Atlantic blacktip sharks are genetically distinct from those in other oceans.