Blacktip reef shark
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| phylum | Chordata | The blacktip reef shark is easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins (especially on the first dorsal fin and the caudal fin). Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this species prefers shallow, inshore waters, and its exposed first dorsal fin is a common sight in the region. This species typically attains a length of 1.6 m (5.2 ft).
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Carcharhiniformes | |
| family | Carcharhinidae | |
| genus | Carcharhinus | |
| species | C. melanopterus |
