Species
Common Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Also known as Common Blacktip Shark · Blacktip Whaler
Tier 5gamefish tackleNSWWA
0 waypoints112–196 cm (max 280 cm) typical
Overview: about common blacktip shark
Powerful and fast-swimming shark found in NSW and WA coastal waters, from reefs to estuaries. Target with baitfish, lures or trolling in 10-100m, using heavy tackle to wear them down. Big blacktips put up a strong fight, often leaping and running hard when hooked.
Biology: Common Blacktip Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 112–196 cm (max 280 cm)
- Weight
- up to 123 kg
- Diet
- rays and skates, as well as smaller sharks smoothhounds and sharpnose sharks
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
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