Silvertip Shark
Habitat: offshore islands and banks, coral reefs, lagoons, and drop-offs (avg depth: 2,600 feet)
Location: Tropical Indo-Pacific
Size: range between 6-8.2 feet long
Description: Silvertip shark are given their name because of the white outline on all their fins. During their youth they spend time in shallower waters. These sharks are known to follow boats and can be considered aggressive.
Diet: bottom/midwater fish, octupus, and eagle rays
Feeding Habits: hunts alongside other shark species
Lifespan: around 25 years
Offspring: 1-11 pups per litter
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: human consumption, and fining
Location: Tropical Indo-Pacific
Size: range between 6-8.2 feet long
Description: Silvertip shark are given their name because of the white outline on all their fins. During their youth they spend time in shallower waters. These sharks are known to follow boats and can be considered aggressive.
Diet: bottom/midwater fish, octupus, and eagle rays
Feeding Habits: hunts alongside other shark species
Lifespan: around 25 years
Offspring: 1-11 pups per litter
Status: Near Threatened
Threatened by: human consumption, and fining
