Carcharhinus longimanus

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

2-3 meter
15-25 år
Kritisk truet
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

The oceanic whitetip is a legendary open-ocean predator, recognizable by its distinctive rounded, white-tipped fins. Once one of the most abundant large sharks, it has suffered dramatic population declines. Encounters with these bold, curious sharks are now rare and treasured experiences.

Størrelse

2-3 meter (opptil 4m)

Vekt

60-170 kg

Levetid

15-25 år

Status

Kritisk truet

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

Cat Island, BahamasElphinstone Reef, EgyptBrothers Islands, EgyptKona, HawaiiSocorroøyene, MexicoMosambikAzorene, Portugal

Dykketips

Oceanic whitetips are bold and persistent. Maintain eye contact, stay vertical in the water, and use a camera housing as a barrier if needed. Never turn your back on them. These are wild, unpredictable predators.

Beste sesong

November to February (Bahamas), varies by location

Habitat

Open ocean (pelagic), tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide, usually far from shore

Kosthold

Bony fish, squid, sea birds, turtles, and marine mammals
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Morsomme fakta

1

They were called 'the most dangerous of all sharks' by Jacques Cousteau

2

Oceanic whitetips follow pilot whales to scavenge their prey

3

They have been known to follow ships for days hoping for scraps

4

Their population has declined by over 70% in recent decades

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