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Created 8/3/2017
Family Carcharhinidae
HAWAII
Carcharhinus limbatus
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.