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Created 8/3/2017

Family Carcharhinidae

HAWAII

Carcharhinus limbatus



Ni'ihau
 

BLACKTIP SHARK

An uncommon species of coastal and open water.  Black tips on all fins except the dorsal and upper caudal lobe.  The lower caudal lobe always has a black tip.  A light stripe on rear half of body.  Attains 8.5 feet.  Hawai'i and warm seas worldwide.