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Definition of blacktip shark

blacktip shark

Plural:blacktip sharks
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A widespread species of requiem shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) found in tropical and subtropical coastal, shelf, and island waters worldwide, distinguished by the black tips on most of its fins and known for its energetic leaping behavior when feeding.

Example

"During the annual mullet run off the coast of Florida, thousands of blacktip sharks migrate south to feed on the massive schools of fish."

Word Nuance & Usage

The blacktip shark is often confused by laypeople with the similarly named blacktip reef shark, which is a distinctly different species that primarily inhabits shallow coral reefs.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blacktip shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blacktip%20shark
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