Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus
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Grey on top and lighter below with white tips on all fins this shark know to be quite shy unless the water is baited. They have litters of between 1-11 pups and the gestation period is usually about a year. Their have been reports of attacks on humans, but most of these have occurred when bait is also in the water.

Size: 300cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Fish, Cephalopods, Other Sharks & Rays

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Left: Ian Banks
Centre: Josh Jensen
Right: Josh Jensen
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