Carcharhinus longimanus

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

2-3 meter
15-25 år
Akut hotad
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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.

Storlek

2-3 meter (upp till 4m)

Vikt

60-170 kg

Livslängd

15-25 år

Status

Akut hotad

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

Cat Island, BahamasElphinstone Reef, EgyptenBrothers Islands, EgyptenKona, HawaiiSocorroöarna, MexikoMoçambiqueAzorerna, Portugal

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

November to February (Bahamas), varies by location

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Bony fish, squid, sea birds, turtles, and marine mammals
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Roliga 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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