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Blacktip Reef Shark
Blacktip reef sharks are found in shallow lagoons, coral reefs, and sandy flats across the Indo-Pacific and are sometimes spotted in the Mediterranean after entering through the Suez Canal.
Unlike some other sharks they must keep swimming to breathe, because water has to keep flowing over their gills. This means they’re almost always on the move, gliding gracefully over reefs and weaving through shoals of smaller fish.
These sharks stick to small “home patch” zones, sometimes remaining in the same area for years.
When it comes to family life, the Blacktip reef shark gives birth to live young, usually 2–5 pups at a time, which are born fully formed and ready to swim. Pups often remain in shallow nursery areas where they’re safe from larger predators.
Sadly, this shark is Vulnerable due to overfishing and coral reef loss. Protecting reef habitats and avoiding unsustainable fishing practices are key to keeping these sleek predators patrolling our oceans for generations to come.
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Blacktip Reef Shark
Blacktip reef sharks are found in shallow lagoons, coral reefs, and sandy flats across the Indo-Pacific and are sometimes spotted in the Mediterranean after entering through the Suez Canal.
Unlike some other sharks they must keep swimming to breathe, because water has to keep flowing over their gills. This means they’re almost always on the move, gliding gracefully over reefs and weaving through shoals of smaller fish.
These sharks stick to small “home patch” zones, sometimes remaining in the same area for years.
When it comes to family life, the Blacktip reef shark gives birth to live young, usually 2–5 pups at a time, which are born fully formed and ready to swim. Pups often remain in shallow nursery areas where they’re safe from larger predators.
Sadly, this shark is Vulnerable due to overfishing and coral reef loss. Protecting reef habitats and avoiding unsustainable fishing practices are key to keeping these sleek predators patrolling our oceans for generations to come.
