Silvertip Shark (species: Carcharhinus albimarginatus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Carcharhinus albimarginatus
Silvertip Shark


©Clark Anderson: Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

©Albert Kok: Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

©Lyle: Silvertip Shark at Day Reef near Lizard Island. A fish hook is between the mouth and gills.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Carcharhiniformes
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Carcharhinus
Species Carcharhinus albimarginatus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 300 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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Danger

  • requires treatment - Like the Grey Reef Shark, they sometimes perform a stereotypical threat display if pursued by divers, warning that it is prepared to attack. The display begins with the shark accelerating away to a distance of 15 m (50 ft), before turning and charging towards the perceived threat. At a distance of two body lengths, the shark brakes, turns broadside, drops its pectoral fins, gapes its jaws, lowers the posterior two-thirds of its body, and "shivers". The last two elements of this display are unique to this species; the "shivering" may serve to emphasize its white fin markings. If the diver persists, the shark may rapidly close in and slash with its upper teeth. (Wikipedia)