Silvertip Shark
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
White trimmed fins mark this powerful reef shark, which patrols continental shelves, offshore banks and coral reefs from the surface down to roughly 800 metres. It hunts midwater and bottom fishes, rays, cephalopods and even smaller sharks, growing to around three metres, and its size and behaviour make it potentially dangerous to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217352.
FAQ
- How deep does the Silvertip Shark live?
- The Silvertip Shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Silvertip Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Silvertip Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Silvertip Shark get?
- The Silvertip Shark grows to about 3 m.