Species
Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Tier 4Eating6/10medium tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints~100–150 cm typical
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Overview: about blacktip reef shark
Sleek tropical reef shark with distinctive black fin tips, common in shallow tropical waters around northern Australia. Often a surprise catch on light reef tackle. Mostly released by rec anglers.
Biology: Blacktip Reef Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Flats, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 100–150 cm (max 200 cm)
- Weight
- 10–40 kg
- Depth range
- 0–75 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Blacktip Reef Shark angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits over reef, wire trace
Best season: when to catch blacktip reef shark in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blacktip reef shark yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: blacktip reef shark fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blacktip reef shark yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.