#blacktips

[sharkshenanigans2]

literally!!

[fantellerhur]

blacktip reef shark, 2023

my piece for 'swim on 9', a collaborative charity art zine you can get a digital copy here

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Woah mama! I appreciate the traction of the first shark poll, so here is another for so many beloved friends who did not fit the first one! Shark fans,

I truly did have many of the species listed here in mind with the previous poll, I just did not have the space and had to prioritise some sharks I knew were longtime favourites! But worry not… no more! SHARK FANS COME GET YOUR JUICE!!!!

What shall I do with the info in the two polls? I dunno. Maybe make another poll with even more sharks? Maybe combine the winners and make them fight to the death? Who knows! Let’s see.

[caligatinsole]

Some ocean residents for april's fools.

Because in my language "april's fools" is "pesce d'aprile", which translates to "april's fish".

[respect-the-locals]

Found on Pinterest 😍😍 had to share!!

🎨: The Art of Ama @nekoama

[soggyforks]

Fishuary day 1: Shark

I chose a Blacktip Shark!

(Carcharhinus limbatus)

They're some of my favorites and I think this little goober ended up looking pretty cute.

@fish-daily , thank you for the challenge!

[lowkeiloki]

it took 10 years off my life but LOOK AT THIS AMIGURUMI BLACKTIP REEF SHARK I MADE

its my biggest project so far and im so so SO happy to finally see it finished

pattern by marina plush on instagram and youtube

[aquaticplushies]

Blacktip Shark plushie made by Aurora Miyoni !!

[juleyabra]

shark doodles

[katrasining]

Sharks are perhaps the biggest threat to a puffer fish

[sharkest-sharks]

what sharks do u think have the most distinctive markings?

i'm gonna have to go with epaulette shark!! the big circle on their side is pretty telling

i also thought of zebra sharks but their markings is exactly what causes the whole zebra shark vs leopard shark thing

there's also the whole set of white tip/black tip/blacknose/silver tip sharks, their markings are also very clear on who they are!!

[dognonsense]

Sharks i painted today! :3

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Video from SeaLife Helsinki’s big ocean tank :) It is about 250 000 liters big! The biggest draws are no doubt the underwater tube you can walk through, the blacktip reef sharks, the wide variety of reef fishes, and the large fake aquatic reptile skeleton.

There’s also a bamboo shark named Myyrä or Mole, he’s blind and hides a lot. My friend had asked the staff about him, wish I could remember what he said, it was something about how Myyrä is fed since he’s so skittish xO

[uncharismatic-fauna]

A Tip for the Blacktip Reef Shark

One of many species referred to as blacktip sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus is a member of the requiem shark genus. It is a popular attraction at aquariums around the world, but in the wild they are found only on the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific ocean, particularly around the coasts of eastern Africa, southern Asia, and Oceania. They prefer shallow, warm waters, although they can be found at depths of up to 75m (246 ft).

The blacktip reef shark is named for the tip of its dorsal fin, which is black. They are otherwise typical of sharks, with a torpedo-shaped body and wide, broad fins. Adults are brownish grey on top and lighter on the bottom, while juveniles are more yellow. Individuals can grow up to 1.8 m (6 ft) long, and there is no difference in size between males and females. However, the two sexes are easily distinguished by a pair of claspers located just beneath the male's pelvic fins.

Throughout their range, C. melanopterus may be encountered alone or in lose social groups, with little discrimination for sex or age. They generally stay in the same area, patrolling a range of less than 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi), the smallest of any shark species. They do most of their hunting at night, although they can be active early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Blacktip reef sharks regularly feed on a variety of prey, including fish, squid, octopi, cuttlefish, mantis shrimp, and smaller sharks and rays. However, smaller individuals may themselves fall prey to groupers, grey reef sharks, or tiger sharks. Due to their poor vision, some blacktip reef sharks may attack humans, but only as a case of mistaken identity; when approached directly, individuals are more likely to swim away than fight.

The mating season can vary widely across C. melanopterus' range. Around Oceania, populations mate only once a year between January and February, or November and March. Off the coast of East Africa females only reproduce every other year, and in the Indian Ocean they reproduce twice a year. When they are receptive, females spin in a slow, downward spiral while releasing pheromones to attract a mate. Once he finds her, the pair swim in sync for a period before he initiates mating. Afterwards, the female may gestate for anywhere from 7-11 months, depending on her region. Following this period, she gives birth to 2-5 live young, who are immedietly independent. Males typically take 4 years to reach maturity, while females take 7 years; both sexes can live up to 12 years in the wild.

Conservation status: The blacktip reef shark is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. It's primary threats are fishing, as individuals are killed either as by-catch or intentially for their fins, skin, and teeth. They are also threatened by habitat loss.

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Photos

Tim Calver

Alastair Freeman

Doug Finney

[lowkeiloki]

a pause from TPoM ship week because its also SHARK WEEK WOOO!!!

here's an art project from last semester (that actually got accepted lol)

sharks on mind

[ketrinadrawsalot]

Sharktember Day 19: Sheila ends up in a vibrant coral reef, where she meets a Blacktip Reef Shark