Stock Photo: Antique Illustration Of The Blacktip Reef Shark. Vintage Illustration Of The Blacktip Reef Shark. Antique Picture Of The
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Antique illustration of the blacktip reef shark. Vintage illustration of the blacktip reef shark. Antique picture of the blacktip reef shark. The blacktip reef shark & x28;Carcharhinus melanopterus& x29; is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, which can be easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins & x28;especially on the first dorsal fin and its caudal fin& x29;. Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this species prefers shallow, inshore waters. Its exposed first dorsal fin is a common sight in the region. The blacktip reef shark is usually found over reef ledges and sandy flats, though it has also been known to enter brackish and freshwater environments. It typically attains a length of 1.6 m & x28;5.2 ft& x29;. The blacktip reef shark has extremely small home ranges and exhibits strong site fidelity, remaining within the same local area for up to several years at a time. It is an active predator of small bony fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans, and has also been known to feed on sea snakes and seabirds. Accounts of the blacktip reef shark& x27;s life history have been variable and sometimes contradictory, in part reflecting geographical differences within the species. Like other members of its family, this shark is viviparous, with females giving birth to two to five young on a biennial, annual, or possibly biannual cycle. Reports of the gestation period range from 7 9, through 10 11, to possibly 16 months. Mating is preceded by the male following closely behind the female, likely attracted by her chemical signals. Newborn sharks are found further inshore and in shallower water than adults, frequently roaming in large groups over areas flooded by high tide.
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