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Black Tipped Reef Shark
Scientific Name: Carcharhinus melanopterus
Average Size: 5-6 feet
Habitat: Coral Reefs
Mouth Width: 10 inches
Unique Characteristics: Black tipped fins
Interesting facts:
- The females incubate for about a year before giving birth
- Can leap out of water.
- These sharks have a spiritual significance to some Hawaiians, seen as their guardian spirit
New Discoveries: None
Are they threatened?: Yes, humans often catch them by mistake.
What are we doing to protect this species?: