https://wildlife.blog/tags/blacktip-reef-shark/Recent content in Blacktip Reef Shark on Wildlife.blogHugoen-ushttps://wildlife.blog/posts/black-tipped-reef-shark-gal%C3%A1pagos-islands/https://wildlife.blog/posts/black-tipped-reef-shark-gal%C3%A1pagos-islands/<p><strong>Blacktip Reef Shark</strong> <em>(Carcharhinus melanopterus)</em></p> <p>One of the most recognizable reef sharks thanks to the bold black markings on its fin tips, this small, shy species rarely exceeds 1.6 m and is harmless to humans.</p> <p>Common year-round in the shallow waters around the Galápagos archipelago, often spotted cruising lagoons and reef flats in small groups.</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacktip_reef_shark">Wikipedia</a> | <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/81300-Carcharhinus-melanopterus">iNaturalist</a></p>